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Core i7-6600U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 44.5% (958th of 1459)

more Based on 31,982 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000406E3, , 0000000000000000, 1FABFBFF000406E3, BFEBFBFF00040651, 0FABFBFF000406E3 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6600U CPU @ 2.60GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6600U CPU @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 18%Average: 44.5% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-6600U averaged 55.4% 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 59.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 67.5Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-6600U is 39.6%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-6600U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 177Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 179Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 31,982 samples)
Rank 95844.5%
Min Avg Max
12.8 Memory 59.6 80
25 1-Core 67.5 89.5
53.1 2-Core 121 158
48.8% 82.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
84.1 4-Core 170 228
94.4 8-Core 179 231
23.2% 175 Pts
Min Avg Max
93 64-Core 177 231
10.9% 177 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57% Above average
Memory 75.2
1-Core 75.5
2-Core 129
57% 93.1 Pts
4-Core 233
8-Core 198
30% 215 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
56.1% Above average
Memory 73.2
1-Core 53.1
2-Core 147
53% 91.1 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 224
30% 226 Pts
64-Core 231
14% 231 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
52.9% Above average
Memory 71.4
1-Core 84.9
2-Core 154
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 199
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
51.5% Above average
Memory 72.8
1-Core 84.3
2-Core 151
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 186
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
50.3% Above average
Memory 66.2
1-Core 83.2
2-Core 136
56% 95 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 231
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
44.4% Average
Memory 59.2
1-Core 76.1
2-Core 114
50% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 174
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
36.1% Below average
Memory 44.3
1-Core 28.7
2-Core 71.8
29% 48.3 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 158
22% 160 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
36% Below average
Memory 49
1-Core 48
2-Core 66.6
35% 54.5 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 148
18% 140 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
30% Below average
Memory 40.5
1-Core 81.2
2-Core 69.7
40% 63.8 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 97.8
15% 107 Pts
64-Core 103
6% 103 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E7470

CPU
Core i7-6600UIntelBench 45%, 31,982 samples1,400x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples3,279x
Iris Graphics 540IntelBench 7%, 6,448 samples73x
GTX 970Nvidia  $200Bench 49%, 834,238 samples1x
SSD
X400 M.2 2280 256GBSandiskBench 66%, 11,716 samples205x
1100 SATA 256GBMicronBench 73%, 16,265 samples129x
SSDSCKKF256H6 SATA 256GBIntelBench 64%, 3,152 samples127x
RAM
HMA41GS6AFR8N-TF 1x8GBHynixBench 38%, 45,898 samples501x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples349x
16ATF1G64HZ-2G1B1 1x8GBMicronBench 39%, 4,454 samples292x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-6600U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi7-6600U
# 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 Speed2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.4 GHz
Max TDP15 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
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
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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Poor (edit your comment) Add link

7 months ago.

Decent Core! I got it in a refurbished laptop, and it runs pretty well! I do need to put in optimization mods for the games I play, (and I don't play any of the newer games) but it runs pretty smoothly doing work on it! Refuses to Upgrade to Windows 11, but I don't care, I prefer windows 10 at the moment and I will need time to warm up to windows 11 from 10 like I did with 7 to 10. Also I'd need a new PC or CPU to do that.

CHL-User
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2,612

Excellent

5 years ago.

Acompañado a un buen SSD m.2 y memorias dual channel anda muy bien considerando lo que es.

ARE-User
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1,931

Excellent

21 months ago.

i have this cpu and it is not bad

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