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Core i7-7600U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.80 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q1 2017.

Average Bench: 49.6% (803rd of 1442)

Based on 13,451 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000806E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7600U CPU @ 2.80GHz
Poor: 24%Average: 49.6% Great: 65%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-7600U averaged 50.3% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 65.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 80.6Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-7600U is 40.8%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-7600U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 199Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 201Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 13,451 samples)
Rank 80349.6%
Min Avg Max
22.8 Memory 65.5 84.5
25.1 1-Core 80.6 114
50.4 2-Core 139 203
55.9% 95.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
82.9 4-Core 196 291
102 8-Core 201 291
26.4% 199 Pts
Min Avg Max
99.4 64-Core 199 286
12.3% 199 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
57.9% Above average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 89.4
2-Core 149
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 223
30% 223 Pts
64-Core 225
14% 225 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
57.4% Above average
Memory 74.9
1-Core 100
2-Core 162
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 232
31% 232 Pts
64-Core 203
13% 203 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
55.4% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 55.3
2-Core 137
54% 90.1 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 198
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
54.9% Above average
Memory 72.2
1-Core 91.9
2-Core 144
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 220
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 217
13% 217 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
51.4% Above average
Memory 68.1
1-Core 96.6
2-Core 145
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 224
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 226
14% 226 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
49.5% Average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 85.3
2-Core 135
57% 96.1 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 184
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
48.7% Average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 65.9
2-Core 109
51% 81.8 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 163
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,757,757 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude 7480

CPU
Core i7-7600UIntelBench 50%, 13,451 samples1,210x
GPU
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples2,112x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples1,492x
Iris Graphics 540IntelBench 7%, 6,448 samples99x
SSD
1100 SATA 256GBMicronBench 73%, 16,265 samples353x
hynix SC311 SATA 256GBSKBench 78%, 22,335 samples224x
1100 SATA 512GBMicronBench 80%, 5,508 samples150x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples599x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 27,567 samples234x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1R 1x8GBUnknownBench 36%, 2,497 samples172x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-7600U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi7-7600U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$393.00
Clock Speed2.80 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.90 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency300.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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Excellent

2 years ago.

Fast enough for Android Studio

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Excellent

5 years ago.

2 cores for i7 is too few and too slow

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