Intel Core i7-7600U vs Intel Core i7-2760QM vs Intel Core i5-7287UIntel Core i7-7600U► remove from comparison Show  The Intel Core i7-7600U is a fast dual-core processor for notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture and was announced in January 2017. It integrates 2 CPU cores with Hyper-Threading support clocked at 2.8 - 3.9 GHz (2 core Turbo also 3.9 GHz). Besides two cores, the processor is also equipped with the HD Graphics 620 GPU as well as a dual-channel memory controller (DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2400). It is manufactured in a 14nm process with FinFET transistors. Architecture Intel basically uses the same micro architecture compared to Skylake, so the per-MHz performance does not differ. The manufacturer only reworked the Speed Shift technology for faster dynamic adjustments of voltages and clocks, and the improved 14nm process allows much higher frequencies combined with better efficiency than before. Performance With 2.5 to 3.9 GHz, the Core i7-7600U clocks significantly higher than the old Core i7-6500U (2.5 - 3.1). That means, the i7-7600U is (at the time of announcement in beginning of 2017) the fastest dual core processor for laptops. The performance is sufficient for demanding tasks (except some games that may need four real cores). Graphics The integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 has 24 Execution Units (similar to previous HD Graphics 520) running at 300 - 1150 MHz. The performance depends a lot on the memory configuration; it should be comparable to a dedicated Nvidia GeForce 920M in combination with fast DDR4-2133 dual-channel memory. Contrary to Skylake, Kaby Lake now supports hardware decoding for H.265/HEVC Main 10 with a 10-bit color depth as well as Google's VP9 codec. The dual-core Kaby Lake processors, which were announced in January, should also support HDCP 2.2. Power Consumption The chip is manufactured in an improved 14nm process with FinFET transistors, which improves the efficiency even further. Intel specifies the TDP with 28 Watts, which can be reduced to 23 Watts (cTDP Down) depending on the usage scenario. The TDP is pretty high compared to the common 15-Watt TDP for dual-core processors, but allows a better utilization of CPU and GPU Turbo. Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance. The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power. If the CPU exceeds the maximum operating temperature then problems such as random resets can occur. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance. number of transistors Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) A higher transistor count generally indicates a newer, more powerful processor. PerformanceThe CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores. More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking. When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance. Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps. A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance. A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance. A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance. More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU. More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU. BenchmarksThis benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads. This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread. Cinebench R20 (multi) result Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene. Cinebench R20 (single) result Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene. Geekbench 6 result (multi) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024) Geekbench 6 result (single) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024) Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024) Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024) Blender (bmw27) result Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time. Integrated graphicsThe clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU). When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance. A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics. DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS). Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps. OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics. Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance. texture mapping units (TMUs) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster. render output units (ROPs) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics. MemoryThe maximum speed of RAM that is supported by the CPU. This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory. DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient. More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU. The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported. The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device. Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server. eMMC version Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB. bus speed Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device. Featuresinstruction sets SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions. Multithreading technology (such as Intel's Hyperthreading or AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor's physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once. bits executed at a time Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s. A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM). front-end width Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks. VFP version Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-7600T) Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i7-6700) Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging. |
