Intel Core i7-8700T | Intel Core i7-6650U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8700T and the Intel Core i7-6650U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8700T 6 core processor released in Q2/2018 with the Intel Core i7-6650U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i 8000 (20) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000U (20) |
8 | Generation | 6 |
Coffee Lake S | Architecture | Skylake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-7700T | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-5650U |
Intel Core i7-9700T | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8700T is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-6650U clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8700T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6650U |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 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 UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | Intel Iris Graphics 540 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 48 |
192 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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 UHD Graphics 630 | 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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8700T, while the Intel Core i7-6650U 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 i7-8700T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6650U |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 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 i7-8700T has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6650U 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 i7-8700T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6650U |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 9.5 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8700T has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6650U is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8700T | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6650U |
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 |
LGA 1151-2 | 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 |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
340 $ | Release price | 415 $ |
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Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
Intel Iris Graphics 540 @ 1.05 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8700T
6C 12T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6650U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8700T | Intel Core i7-6650U |
Unknown | Unknown |