Intel Core i7-6500U benchmarks (vs Core i7-5500U and Core i7-4500U)
If you’re looking for a latest generation ultraportable in the next 6 to 12 months, chances are you’ll have to pick between either a mid-level configuration powered by an Intel Core i5-6200U processor, or a slightly faster version powered by the Intel Core i7-6500U CPU.
This post is about the latter option, the 6th generation Skylake Intel Core i7-6500U processor, as I’ve tested a few ultrabooks motorized by this CPU in the last days and I’m going to share my findings with you. I’ll tell you a few things about the architecture and about some of the less-known features of the Skylake platform, then I’ll show you how the Core i7-6500U performs in benchmarks and games, and how it fares against the previous Core i7s of its type, the Core i7-5500U (Broadwell) and the Core i7-4500U (Haswell).
The post should come in handy if you’re undecided whether the Core i7-6500U is the right processor for what you need, but if you have any specific questions or need any help, get in touch in the comments section at the end of the article and I’ll try to help.
Ok, let’s have a quick look at the specs sheet. The Core i7-6500U processor is a member of the Intel Skylake U platform (more about Skylake and the different subseries in this post). It’s a dual-core processor with HyperThreading and TurboBoost . The Cores are clocked at 2.5 GHz and can go up to either 3.1 GHz (Max Single Core Turbo) or 3.0 GHz (Max Dual Core Turbo) with TurboBoost.
| i7-6500U (Ark) |
i7-5500U (Ark) |
i7-4500U (Ark) |
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| Litography | 14 nm | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| TDP | 15W | 15W | 15W |
| Cores/Threads | 2/4 | 2/4 | 2/4 |
| CPU Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Turbo – 2 Cores | 3.0 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 2. 7 GHz |
| Turbo – 1 Core | 3.1 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Memory |
DDR3 / DDR4 | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Graphics | Intel HD 520 | Intel HD 5500 | Intel HD 4400 |
The CPU has a max-TDP of 15W (for the whole package), 4 MB of cache and can be paired with either DDR3 and LPDDR3 (up to 1600 MHz) or DDR4 (up to 2133 MHz) memory. It does not support vPro. The TDP can be lowered to 7.5W (cTDP) in certain configurations. This CPU is also fan cooled, thus it will be a part of the more powerful ultraportables launched in the months to come, but also of compact mini-PCs, mid-level all-in-ones and some of the full-size laptops designed primarily with efficiency in mind.
On a first, look, when compared to the Core i7-5500U and the Core i7-4500U chips, the newer model gets a slight bump in frequencies and support for DDR4, but there’s actually more about it than meets the eye.
The Skylake microarchitecture
We’re calling the Core i7-6500U a processor, but in reality it is a “package” that includes the actual CPU, the GPU and the memory controller on the same die, among others, as you can see from the picture above.
We talked about the CPU, now let’s turn our attention on the GPU, represented by the Intel HD 520 graphics chip, which is a GT2 version of the Skylake graphics architecture (you’ll find more details about it in this post). It includes 24 Execution units (EUs) clocked at 300-1050 MHz.
This will probably sound like gibberish to many of you, but you’ll see in the following section that the Intel HD 520 chip is actually a significant improvement over the Intel HD 5500 and HD 4400 chips used in the previous generations Core i7s.
The Intel HD 520 graphics chip is a significant upgrade over the Intel HD 5500 solution integrated within the Broadwell Core i7-5500U
Performance wise, the Core i7-6500U feels snappy in daily use, especially when paired with an SSD.
This helps immensely, as well as having at 8 GB of RAM. I’d expect most OEMs to opt for DDR3 memory on the Core i7-6500U ultraportables, while in terms of storage we’ll see many M.2 SATA and PCIe configurations. Lower end laptops will be paired with HDDs or hybrid storage options, while at the other end we should see this CPU paired with PCIe 3rd gen options on a handful of premium models.
The Core i7-6500U is more than capable of handling everyday activities. In fact, there’s no need to get the i7 if you only need a laptop for casual use, the Core i5-6200U and even the Core i3-6010U CPUs will do just fine. The i7 should be the choice for those of you in need of extra performance, those than plan to run a virtual machine, or maybe programs like Eclipse, Photoshop, Premiere and some other demanding software on their computers.
The i7 won’t help much when it comes to multimedia use or games either, where once again the i5 is going to be the ideal pick, especially for the price-conscious buyers.
All the Skylake platforms now feature a dedicated video hardware decoder, which translates in superior performance when dealing with video content, including 4K H.264 and the newer H.265(HEVC) standard.
I’m telling you these because the Core i7 is more expensive than the Core i5 option (by at least $100, probably more) in most configurations and it will also run somewhat hotter and require more energy, thus will drain your battery faster. On the other hand, some OEMs will only offer certain features bundled with Core i7 processors, like 16 GB of RAM, the fastest storage options or the best screens. So in some cases you might just have to get the i7, although you wouldn’t actually need it, just to get the other goodies.
With that out of the way, here’s how the Core i7-6500U fares in benchmarks against the Core i7-5500U and the Core i7-4500U versions.
| CPU Benchmarks | i7-6500U |
i7-5500U | i7-4500U |
| Cinebench R15 CPU | 322 cb | 290 cb | 258 cb |
| Cinebench R15 CPU – Single Core | 129 cb | 120 cb | 115 cb |
| Geekbench 3 – Multi Core | 6445 | 6017 | 5348 |
| Geekbench 3 – Single Core | 2985 | 2898 | 2751 |
Cinebench R11. 5 CPU |
3.55 pts | 3.23 pts | 2.8 pts |
| Cinebench R11.5 CPU – Single Core | 1.42 pts | 1.43 pts | 1.3 pts |
| x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 – Pass 1 | 107.3 fps | 97.14 fps | 90.3 fps |
| x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 – Pass 2 | 20.44 fps | 18.12 fps | 16.1 fps |
And some graphics related benchmarks.
| GPU Benchmark | i7-6500U |
i7-5500U | i7-4500U | – |
| Graphics | HD 520 | HD 5500 | HD 4400 | Nvidia 920M |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL | 39.5 fps | 25.4 fps | 20.4 fps | 50. 4 fps |
| Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL |
32.94 fps | 20.4 fps | 16.4 fps | 37.8 fps |
| 3DMark 11 |
P1590 | P980 | P737 | P1807 |
| 3DMark – FireStrike |
863 | 660 | 525 | 1040 |
| 3DMark – CloudGate | 6254 | 4819 | 3941 | 7242 |
The i7-6500U results are based on a configuration with 8 GB of DDR3 memory and a M.2 SATA SSD. The other two are an average of an average 🙂 . We made an average between the results obtained in our past reviews and Notebookcheck’s average for the two processors (available here and here), as they have a larger pool of test samples.
The numbers tell us that the Core i7-6500U CPU is about 10% faster then the Core i7-5500U and 20-25% faster then the Core i7-4500U in multi-core CPU benchmarks, with smaller differences in single-core tests.
The Intel HD 520 graphics on the other hand is a more significant upgrade, as the results show 20-25% increased results over the Intel HD 5500 solution, and 30-40% improvements over the Intel HD 4400 chip.
We also added the Nvidia 920M graphics chip to the mix (source), to show that the Intel HD 520 GPU is within 10-20% of its scores. In other words, if you only plan to play some older games sporadically on your computer, you might not even need dedicated graphics these days, thus you could opt for a smaller, thinner, lighter and longer-lasting device.
BTW, here are a few actual gaming results, all the games running at 1920 x 1080 px resolution with low details. You’re not going to play the most demanding titles launched in the last 2-3 years on a Core i7-6500U configuration, but you can play older or simpler ones.
| Intel HD 520 |
Intel HD 5500 |
|
| Dirt 3 | 42 fps | 30 fps |
| Tomb Raider |
34 fps | 25 fps |
| NFS Most Wanted | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| Bioshock Infinite | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| Metro Last Light | 15 fps | 11 fps |
As we draw the line, the Core i7-6500U is the new benchmark for mainstream low-voltage processors and like I said in the beginning, will make its way into most of the popular Skylake ultraportables, including the higher end configurations of the Dell XPS 13, the Lenovo Yoga 900, the HP Spectre x360 or the Asus Zenbook UX305LA.
But keep in mind that this processor is actually an overkill for the average user, which should rather aim for the Core i5-6200U CPU instead. That one is only marginally slower, offers the same graphics solution, is cheaper and somewhat more efficient. We’ll compare the two in another post.
Development lines for the Intel Low-voltage platforms
Bottom point, I feel the Core i7-6500U is a consistent upgrade. It’s not significantly faster than the older Core i7-5500U CPU, but performance was already there. Intel chose to work on other factors, like improving the integrated graphics and efficiency, while adding those less-known novelties introduced with the Skylake platform: DX12 and PCIe 3rd gen support, the hardware video decoder or the improved WiDi and WiGig connectivity, but also the Thunderbolt 3 port or the Realsense 3D cameras that will make their way into Skylake powered machines in the months to come.
So if you’re looking for a powerful ultraportable these days, you won’t regret getting a configuration with an Intel Core i7-6500U processor.
Just make sure this is exactly what you need, as the Core i5-6200U is a more affordable option, while the 28W Skylake chips are a more adequate solution for those of you in need of even faster performance on their compact machines (but will only make their way into a handful of models, like the Apple MacBook Pro).
Intel Core i7 6500U vs i5 1035G1: performance comparison
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Intel Core i7 6500U
Intel Core i5 1035G1
We compared two laptop CPUs: the 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 6500U with 2-cores against the 1.0 GHz i5 1035G1 with 4-cores. On this page, you’ll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.
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- Performance
- Specs
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Review
General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Core i7 6500U
35
Core i5 1035G1
50
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Core i7 6500U
8
Core i5 1035G1
16
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Core i7 6500U
50
Core i5 1035G1
64
NanoReview Final Score
Generic CPU rating
Core i7 6500U
27
Core i5 1035G1
39
Key Differences
What are the key differences between 1035G1 and 6500U
Advantages of Intel Core i5 1035G1
- Newer — released 4-years later
- Has 2 more physical cores
- Supports up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 RAM
- Has 2 MB larger L3 cache size
- 47% faster in a single-core Geekbench v5 test — 1096 vs 746 points
- More modern manufacturing process – 10 versus 14 nanometers
- 16% higher Turbo Boost frequency (3.
6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz)
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Core i7 6500U
763
Core i5 1035G1
+42%
1083
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Core i7 6500U
1847
Core i5 1035G1
+130%
4241
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Core i7 6500U
1713
Core i5 1035G1
+33%
2285
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i7 6500U
3306
Core i5 1035G1
+131%
7631
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Core i7 6500U
751
Core i5 1035G1
+47%
1106
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
Core i7 6500U
1674
Core i5 1035G1
+74%
2921
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Specifications
Full technical specification of Intel Core i7 6500U and i5 1035G1
General
| Vendor | Intel | Intel |
| Released | September 1, 2015 | August 1, 2019 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| instruction set | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Skylake | Ice Lake |
| Model number | i7-6500U | i5-1035G1 |
| Integrated GPU | HD Graphics 520 | UHD Graphics G1 |
| P-Cores | 2 | 4 |
| P-Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Frequency (P) | 2. 5 GHz |
1.0 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Total Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Total Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Bus Frequency | — | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | — | 10x |
| Bus Bandwidth | 4 GT/s | 4 GT/s |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4MB (shared) | 6MB (shared) |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
Package
| Transistors | 1. 7 billions |
— |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Socket | BGA-1356 | BGA-1526 |
| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| Peak temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 |
| GPU Base Clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1050 MHz |
| Shading Units | — | 256 |
| TMUs | — | 32 |
| ROPs | — | 4 |
| TGP | — | 15 W |
Max. Resolution |
— | 5120×3200 — 60 Hz |
Memory Support
| Memory types | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 |
| Memory Size | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Max. Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. Memory Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | — |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| Official site | Intel Core i7 6500U official page | Intel Core i5 1035G1 official page |
| PCI Express Version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express Lanes | 12 | — |
| Extended instructions | SSE4. 1, SSE4.2, AVX-2 |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX-2, AVX-512 |
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Intel Celeron N5105 vs Intel Core i7-6500U — comparative characteristics and benchmarks of processors
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Intel Celeron N5105
Intel Core i7-6500U
Which one to choose?
It’s time to choose the winner.
What is the difference and which is better in Intel Celeron N5105 vs Intel Core i7-6500U comparison? Which processor is more powerful and faster? It is quite simple to determine — look at the comparative table of all characteristics. A processor with more cores/threads, as well as a higher frequency and large L2-L3 is the absolute winner!
Cores, base and turbo frequency of the processor
Who will win in the comparison of Intel Celeron N5105 and Intel Core i7-6500U. The overall performance of a processor can be easily determined based on the number of cores, threads, base and turbo clock speed + L2-L3 volume. The more cores, L3, and clock speed, the more efficient the processor. Please note that high specifications require the use of a powerful cooling system.
2.00 GHz
Clock frequency
2.50 GHZ
4
Number
2
2
2.80 GHZ
turbo (1 core)
3.10 GHZ
4
Number
2.80 GHZ
NO
Hypertureuding
YES
NO
Acceleration
NO
2.
60 GHZ
Turbo (4 Cores)
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It is difficult to compare Intel Celeron N5105 v. -6500U when the function and specifications of the graphics card matter only in laptops. In workstations, this is not an advantage, due to the installation of an additional graphics accelerator.
8 gb
Maximum memory
32 GB
9000 3
Monitors
3
10 NM
Technology
14 NM
Q3/2020
Release
Q3/2015 9000 hardware codec
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RAM and PCIe
These are the memory standards supported by processors.
The processor can support multi-channel RAM with a high clock speed, this directly affects its speed and performance.
DDR4-3200
LPDDR4X-4266
Memory type
DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM
DDR4-2133 SODIMM
LPDDR3-1866
32 GB
Maximum memory
32 GB
2
Memory channels
2
NO
ECC
No.
9000 3.0
version PCIe
9000 3,0003
9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 PCIe lanes
12
Encryption
Data encryption support
Yes
AES-NI
Yes
Memory & AMP; PCIe
Thermal management and TDP
Today’s systems are loaded with demanding games and workloads that unleash the full potential of the processor. When choosing between Intel Celeron N5105 and Intel Core i7-6500U, it is better to choose the option with less heat dissipation (TDP).
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15 W
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10 W
TDP (PL1)
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Details
4.
000 4.00 MB
L3-CACHE
4.00 MB
10 NM
Technology
9000 14 NM
9000 JASPER LAKE
Architecture
0003
Skylake-U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1090
Socket (connector)
B
B
B
B6
Q1/2021
Date of exit
Q3/2015
x86-64 (64 Bit)
Instructions (ISA)
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devices compatible with this processor
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Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
This synthetic benchmark will help you determine the actual processing power of a single CPU core. Cinebench R11.5 is based on MAXON CINEMA 4D and uses various test scenarios
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.
00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
150 (100%)
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R11.5 performs simultaneous cross-platform tests on all processor cores. Running realistic 3D scenes, this benchmark will unleash the full potential of your single-core Intel or AMD 9 processor0003
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
332 (100%)
Cinebench R11.
5, 64bit (iGPU, OpenGL)
Cinebench 11.5 is based on Cinema 4D Suite, a popular software for creating shapes and other things in 3D. The iGPU test uses the processor’s internal graphics unit to execute OpenGL commands.
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
323 (100%)
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The latter is used to create 3D models and shapes. Cinebench R15 is used to benchmark the performance of single core processors. Hyperthreading capability is not taken into account. It is an updated version of Cinebench 11.
5. Like all new versions, the updated benchmark is based on Cinema 4 Suite 9 software0003
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
132 (100%)
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 can be used to test the performance of multi-core processors. The test produces accurate and reliable results. This benchmark is an updated version of Cinebench 11.5, which is based on Cinema 4 Suite soft.
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.
50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
302 (100%)
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is based on Cinema 4 Suite. This is software used to create 3D shapes. The benchmark runs in single-core mode without considering the possibility of hyper-threading.
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
282 (100%)
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
This is a new version of the benchmark based on Cinebench R15 (both versions are based on Cinema 4, the most popular 3D modeling software).
Cinebench R20 is used for benchmark tests of multi-core processor performance and hyper-threading capability.
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
699 (100%)
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 is a benchmark for 64-bit Intel and AMD processors. It uses a new power rating system for a single processor core. This software simulates real scenarios for accurate results
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.
50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
3286 (100%)
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 supports multi-core AMD and Intel processors. Being based on MAXON CINEMA 4D, it allows you to get the real comparative potential of the processor
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
6474 (100%)
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
We use the Blender benchmark to monitor CPU performance. Test results show how fast the device performs when performing multi-processor tasks
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.
00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
11564 (100%)
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
It tests all and general CPU performance (math calculations, compression and decompression speed, 2D&3D graphics tests). Please note that data may differ from actual situations.
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
4355 (100%)
iGPU — FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
This test measures the performance of integrated graphics on Intel and AMD processors.
The result is the calculated processing power in Single-Precision mode FP32
Intel Celeron N5105
4x 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz)
Intel Core i7-6500U
2x 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz) HT
403 (100%)
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Specifications Intel Core i7-6500U Skylake: tests, competitors, price
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Thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, the number of threads is 4, which increases the performance of multi-threaded applications and games.
Core i7-6500U base frequency — 2.5 GHz. Please note that the Intel Core i7-6500U cooler must cool processors with a TDP of at least 15W at stock frequencies. When overclocked, the requirements increase.
With integrated Intel® HD Graphics 520, the computer can operate without a discrete graphics card because the monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard.
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Benchmarks Intel Core i7-6500U
Game Speed
Performance in games and similar applications, according to our tests.
The performance of 4 cores, if any, and performance per core has the greatest impact on the result, since most games do not fully use more than 4 cores.
The speed of caches and working with RAM is also important.
Speed in office use
Performance in everyday work such as browsers and office applications.
The performance of 1 core has the greatest impact on the result, since most of these applications use only one, ignoring the rest.
Similarly, many professional applications such as various CADs ignore multi-threaded performance.
Speed in heavy applications
Performance in resource-intensive tasks loading a maximum of 8 cores.
The performance of all cores and their number have the greatest impact on the result, since most of these applications willingly use all the cores and increase the speed accordingly.
At the same time, certain periods of work can be demanding on the performance of one or two cores, for example, applying filters in the editor.
Data obtained from tests by users who tested their systems with and without overclocking. Thus, you see the average values corresponding to the processor.
Speed of numerical operations
Simple household tasks |
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| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| 48 | Memory: 72 | 85 |
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Memory 74.3 |
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| 47 | 1 core: 77 | 92 |
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1 core 33. |
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| 84 | 2 cores: 138 | 167 |
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2 cores 30 |
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Demanding games and tasks |
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| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| 118 | 4 cores: 211 | 253 |
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4 cores 23.1 |
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| 135 | 8 cores: 216 | 252 |
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8 cores 12. |
4
Extreme |
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| Minimum | Average | Maximum |
| 144 | All cores: 216 | 253 |
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All cores 3.6 |
Different tasks require different CPU strengths. A system with few fast cores and low memory latency will be fine for the vast majority of games, but will be inferior to a system with a lot of slow cores in a rendering scenario.
We believe that a minimum of 4/4 (4 physical cores and 4 threads) processor is suitable for a budget gaming PC. At the same time, some games can load it at 100%, slow down and freeze, and performing any tasks in the background will lead to a drop in FPS.
Ideally, the budget shopper should aim for a minimum of 4/8 and 6/6. A gamer with a big budget can choose between 6/12, 8/8 and 8/16. Processors with 10 and 12 cores can perform well in games with high frequency and fast memory, but are overkill for such tasks. Also, buying for the future is a dubious undertaking, since in a few years many slow cores may not provide sufficient gaming performance.
When choosing a processor for your work, consider how many cores your programs use. For example, photo and video editors can use 1-2 cores when working with filtering, and rendering or converting in the same editors already uses all threads.
Data obtained from tests by users who tested their systems both with overclocking (maximum value in the table) and without (minimum). A typical result is shown in the middle, the more filled in the color bar, the better the average result among all tested systems.
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Benchmarks
Benchmarks were run on stock hardware, that is, without overclocking and with factory settings.
Therefore, on overclocked systems, the points can noticeably differ upwards. Also, small performance changes may be due to the BIOS version.
Cinebench R23 Single Core
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U
823
Intel Core i7-3770
820
Intel Core i3-8100T
818
Intel Core i5-4590
811
Intel Core i5 -7200u
806
Intel Core i7-6500U
801
AMD Ryzen 5 2500u
797
Intel Core i7-5820k
795
I5-4570S
79000 79000 79000 79000 79000 79000 79000 79000 9000 4570
794
Intel Core i7-4800MQ
789
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
Intel Celeron G3900
2011
AMD Phenom II X4 955
1967
Intel Core i5-2400
1965
Intel Core i5-2400S
1965
Intel Core i5-7200U
1927
Intel Core i7-6500U
1858
Intel Core i5-6300U
1834
9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u 9000u
002 1827
Intel Xeon E5450
1781
Intel Core i7-7660U
1759
Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
1742
Cinebench R20 Single Core
Intel Core i7-4720HQ
295
Intel Core i5 -4570
290
Intel Core i7-3770K
286
Intel Xeon E5-1620 V2
284
Intel Core i5-6200u
282
I7-6500U
282
Intel Core i5-6200u
282
Intel Core i7-4600u
280
Intel Core i5-4430
280
Intel Core
280
INTEL INTEL INTEL INTEL CORE
Cinebench R20 Multi Core
Intel Core i5-6300U
739
Intel Core i5-6200U
735
Intel Xeon E5450
721
Intel Core i5-5257U
706
AMD Phenom II X4 965
706
Intel Core i7-6500U
699
Intel Core2 Quad Q9300
693
Intel Core i7-7600U
690
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
670
Intel Pentium Silver J5005
669
Intel Core i7-3520m
663
Blender 2.
81 BMW27
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
13800003
1232.5
Intel Core i5-6300U
1179.4
Intel Core i7-7600U
1167.3
Intel Core i7-6500U
1156.4
Intel Pentium G4620
1080.6
Intel Core i3-4130
1017.8
Intel Core i7-6567U
971.9
Intel Core i3-4330
Intel Core i3-6100
947.2 9000 Geekbench 3 Single Corem 9000.0003
3310
Intel Core i3-8100t
3302
Intel Core i7-4610m
3300
Intel Core i5-3570
3300
Core
3286
Intel Core i5-7200u
3270
Intel Core i3-6100t
3264
Intel Pentium G4400
3251 9000 9000 3220 V3 000 3220 V3 000 3220 V3 000 3220 V3 000 3220 V3 000 3220 V3 000 3220 V3 000 3220
3240
Geekbench 3 Multi Core
AMD Athlon 200GE
6550
AMD Phenom II X4 970
6545
Intel Core i7-5600U
6485
Intel Core i7-5650U
6485
Intel Core i3-7167U
6482
Intel Core i7-6500u
6474
Intel Core i7-6650U
6422
Intel Core i3-4130
6379
AMD Phenom AMD Phenom0003
AMD Phenom II X4 960T
6358
AMD FX-4300
6346
Cinebench R11.
5
Intel Core I7-7YA75
1.51
1.5000 9000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 1.5000 9000 1.5 2300u
1.5
Intel Core i3-4360
1.5
Intel Core i5-7200U
1.5
Intel Core i7-6500U
Intel Core I3-4360
1.5 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000
1.5
Intel Core i5-7200u
1.5
Intel Core i5-4460
1.49
Intel Core i5-4460s
9000 9000
INTEL CORE INTEL INTEL INTEL INTEL INTEL INTEL.
AMD Phenom II X4 830
3.34
AMD Phenom II X4 925
3.
34
AMD Phenom II X4 920
3.34
AMD Athlon II X4 640
9000 3.33
Intel I7-INTEL I7-INTL0003
Intel Core i3-3225
3.31
Intel Core i7-5550U
3.31
Intel Core i7-5500U
3.31
9000 3.31
000 INTEL CORE
Cinebench R11.5 iGPU, OpenGL
AMD A6-3650 APU
33
Intel Core i7-6820HK
32.7
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
32.7
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
32.7
Intel Core i7-6920HQ
32.7
Intel Core i7-6500U
32.
3
Intel Core i7-6600U
32.3
Intel Core i7-7Y75
32.2
Intel Core i7-4770
32.1
Intel Core i7-4790
32.1
Intel Core i7-4790t
32.1
Passmark
Intel Core i3-4150
3350
0002 3311
AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
3299
Intel Core i3-7167U
3280
Intel Core i7-6500U
3271
Intel Xeon X5570
3250
Intel Core i5-6300U
3249
AMD Phenom II X6 1055t
3244
Intel Xeon X3470
3224
Intel Core i5-6260U
3207
FPS measured in popular games on Intel Core I76500 requirements.
Please note that the official requirements of developers in games do not always match the data of real tests. Also, the result is strongly influenced by the overclocking of the system and the graphic settings in the game. We test at high settings in FullHD resolution to get numbers close to real gameplay.
We have put together a list of the parts that users most often choose when building a computer based on the Core i7-6500U. Also with these components, the best results in tests and stable operation are achieved.
The most popular config: motherboard for Intel Core i7-6500U — Dell Inspiron 5559, video card — HD 520 (Mobile Skylake), SSD — A400 240GB.
Features
Main
| Socket Installed in motherboards with a suitable socket. Note that a socket is not guaranteed to be compatible. The manufacturer may not add support to the BIOS. | BGA 1356 |
| Manufacturer Firm | Intel |
Code name for the Microarchitecture family. |
Skylake |
Performance
| Cores The total number of physical cores. | 2 |
| ThreadsNumber of threads. The number of logical processor cores that the operating system sees. | 4 |
| Multi-Threading Technology With Intel’s Hyper-threading and AMD’s SMT technology, one physical core is recognized as two logical cores by the operating system, thereby increasing processor performance in multi-threaded applications. | Hyper-threading (note that some games may not work well with Hyper-threading, for maximum FPS you can try disabling the technology in the BIOS of the motherboard). |
Base frequencyGuaranteed frequency of all cores (P-cores in the case of the corresponding architecture) of the processor at maximum load. It is important to remember that speed and frequency are not directly related. For example, a new processor at a lower frequency may be faster than an old one at a higher one. |
2.5 GHz |
| TDPThermal Design Power is an indicator that determines heat dissipation in standard operation. The cooler or water cooling system must be rated for a larger value. Remember that with a factory bus or manual overclocking, TDP increases significantly. | 15W |
Cache and RAM
| Maximum RAM Amount of RAM that can be installed on a motherboard with this processor. | 32 GB |
| Supported type of RAM The type of RAM depends on its frequency and timings (speed), availability, price. | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
RAM Channels The multi-channel memory architecture increases data transfer speed. On desktop platforms, two-channel, three-channel and four-channel modes are available. |
2 |
| Memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Video core
| Integrated graphics core Allows you to use your computer without a discrete graphics card. The monitor is connected to the video output on the motherboard. If earlier integrated graphics made it possible to simply work at a computer, today it can replace budget video accelerators and makes it possible to play most games at low settings. | Intel® HD Graphics 520 |
| GPU base clockFrequency in 2D and idle. | 300 MHz |
| Maximum GPU frequencyMaximum 3D frequency. | 1050MHz |
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) Supports Wireless Display technology using the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard. Thanks to it, a monitor or TV equipped with the same technology does not require a cable to connect. |
Yes |
| Supported monitorsThe maximum number of monitors that can be connected to the integrated video core at the same time. | 3 |
PCI
| PCI-E The PCI Express computer bus version. The bandwidth and power limit depend on the version. There is backward compatibility. | 1×4, 2×2, 1×2+2×1 and 4×1 |
Details
| Model Official name. | i7-6500U |
| ArchitectureCode name for the microarchitecture generation. | Skylake |
Process The manufacturing process, measured in nanometers. The smaller the technical process, the more perfect the technology, the lower the heat dissipation and power consumption. For Ryzen with a chiplet layout, the CCD process is implied. |
14 nm |
| DescriptionInformation about the processor, taken from the official website of the manufacturer. | Intel® Core™ i7-6500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz) |
| Instructions | 64-bit |
| Extended instruction set Allows you to speed up calculations, processing and execution of certain operations. Also, some games require instruction support. | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 |
Competitors
| Games | Office | Heavy duty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better than | AMD Athlon II X4 651 | AMD Phenom II X6 1045T | AMD Phenom II X4 B40 |
| Worse than | AMD Phenom II X4 940 | AMD Phenom II X4 945 | AMD Athlon II X4 740K |
Please note that competitors are selected automatically based on performance in a particular task.