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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% (919th of 1420)

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

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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 91944.5%
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
54.3% Above average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 80.4
2-Core 151
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 206
27% 203 Pts
64-Core 205
13% 205 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
52.2% Above average
Memory 66.2
1-Core 87.4
2-Core 152
59% 102 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 226
30% 224 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
45.4% Average
Memory 56.3
1-Core 37.4
2-Core 136
43% 76.7 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 204
27% 202 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
45.2% Average
Memory 63.6
1-Core 78.1
2-Core 115
52% 85.5 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 169
21% 162 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
42% Average
Memory 51.6
1-Core 66.4
2-Core 118
46% 78.6 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 191
25% 189 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
38% Below average
Memory 51.4
1-Core 56.6
2-Core 98.7
41% 68.9 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 150
19% 146 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
23.9% Poor
Memory 16.9
1-Core 83.2
2-Core 154
42% 84.6 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 169
24% 174 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 64,576,503 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: Dell Latitude E7470

CPU
Core i7-6600UIntelBench 45%, 31,982 samples1,213x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples2,864x
Iris Graphics 540IntelBench 7%, 6,448 samples64x
GTX 970Nvidia  $340Bench 49%, 834,238 samples1x
SSD
X400 M.2 2280 256GBSandiskBench 66%, 11,716 samples189x
1100 SATA 256GBMicronBench 73%, 16,265 samples113x
hynix SC308 SATA 256GBSKBench 69%, 6,224 samples112x
RAM
HMA41GS6AFR8N-TF 1x8GBHynixBench 38%, 45,898 samples441x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples308x
16ATF1G64HZ-2G1B1 1x8GBMicronBench 39%, 4,454 samples255x
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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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5 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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2,536

Excellent

4 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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1,779

Excellent

11 months ago.

i have this cpu and it is not bad

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