Intel Core i7-6600U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-6600U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-6600U 2 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 6000U (20) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
6 | Generation | 6 |
Skylake U | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-5600U | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
Intel Core i7-7600U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6600U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz (3.40 GHz) | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 HD Graphics 520 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 4 |
192 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 HD Graphics 520 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-6600U, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.75 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-6600U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6600U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is at 3.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1356 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
393 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Unknown | OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom |