Intel Core i5-8257U | Intel Core i7-6560U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-8257U and the Intel Core i7-6560U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-8257U 4 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the Intel Core i7-6560U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i 8000U (8) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000U (20) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
Coffee Lake U | Architecture | Skylake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-7560U |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-8257U is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-6560U clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-8257U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6560U |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GPU | Intel Iris Graphics 540 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
48 | Compute units | 48 |
384 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GPU | Intel Iris Graphics 540 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-8257U, while the Intel Core i7-6560U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-8257U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6560U |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-8257U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6560U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-8257U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6560U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 9.5 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-8257U has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6560U is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-8257U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6560U |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1528 | Socket | BGA 1356 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
320 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
Intel Iris Graphics 540 @ 1.05 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8257U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6560U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-8257U | Intel Core i7-6560U |
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2019) | Unknown |