Intel Core i7-7660U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-7660U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-7660U 2 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 7000U (18) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 760 (3) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Kryo 475 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-6660U | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7660U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.40 GHz 1x Kryo 475 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.20 GHz 1x Kryo 475 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 6x Kryo 475 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 696 @ 5.5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 640 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.75 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
48 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 640 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 i7-7660U, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
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 i7-7660U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G is 5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7660U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
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 |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Qualcomm Adreno 620 @ 0.75 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2017) | Unknown |