Intel Core i7-7Y75 vs Intel Core i7-6650U

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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 i7-6650U 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 i7-6650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7Y75 Name Intel Core i7-6650U
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 i7-6650U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6650U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 2.2 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 i7-6650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6650U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
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 Iris Graphics 540
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 384
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 48
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 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
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 DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

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 100 °C
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 9.5 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 i7-6650U 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 415 $
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 i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
5771
5771

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
3589
3589
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
3487
3487

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2146
2146
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1778
1778

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1846
1846
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1640
1640

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
1027
1027

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
300
300
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
254
254

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
144
144
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C 4T @ 1.3 GHz
127
127