Intel Core i7-7Y75 vs Intel Core i7-6500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7Y75 or Intel Core i7-7Y75 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-7Y75 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7Y75, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6500U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6500U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7Y75 Name Intel Core i7-6500U
Intel Core M Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i 7Y Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7Y75 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7Y75 is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6500U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6500U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7Y75 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7Y75 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6500U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 520
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7Y75 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6500U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake Y Architecture Skylake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
6474
6474
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
5771
5771

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
3487
3487
Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3286
3286

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2132
2132
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1778
1778

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1858
1858
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1403
1403

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1795
1795
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1640
1640

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1070
1070
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1027
1027

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
801
801
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
723
723

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
302
302
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
254
254