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Intel Core i7-6498DU
Benchmarks & Specs

Last updated: 2025-07-25

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Summary
Benchmarks
Specifications
User Reviews
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Summary

The Intel Core i7-6498DU was a notable processor from the Skylake U generation. It was specifically designed for use in mobile devices. It was manufactured using the efficient 14 nm process. This allowed for very good energy efficiency for portable systems. We know how crucial this was for battery life.

This chip offered solid computing power for everyday applications. It handled office tasks and web browsing with ease. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 was a very useful addition. It supported basic visual requirements without additional hardware. Even smooth media playback was easily possible with it.

With 4 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor could quickly provide important data. A maximum memory bandwidth of 34 GB/s additionally supported this. The Intel Core i7-6498DU proved to be a reliable option. It offered a balanced combination of computing power and efficiency. Many appreciated its ability to provide a pleasant mobile experience.

A truly versatile chip for its product category.

Energy-efficient Skylake U architecture
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 510
Solid performance for mobile applications

Benchmarks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance

Rank 486 / 834
In segment Notebook

Multi-core performance

Rank 530 / 832
In segment Notebook

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

1,082

2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

1,082

2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz

1,070

4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz

1,069

4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz

1,066

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz

2,168

4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz

2,162

2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz

2,160

2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz

2,146

4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz

2,145

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz

770

4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz

770

2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz

767

2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz

765

4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

764

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz

1,875

2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz

1,873

2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz

1,870

2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz

1,863

2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz

1,846

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel HD Graphics 3000

202

Intel HD Graphics 3000

202

Intel HD Graphics 510

202

Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)

200

Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)

200

More benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries

Specifications

At a glance

Property	Value
Family	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group	Intel Core i 6000U (20)
Architecture	Skylake U
Technology	14 nm
Segment	Notebook
Socket	BGA 1356
Generation	6
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Property	Value
CPU Cores / Threads	2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT	✓
Core architecture	normal
Cores:	2x
Frequency:	2.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	2.80 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache	4.00 MB
Overclocking	No

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Property	Value
GPU name	Intel HD Graphics 510
GPU frequency	0.30 - 1.05 GHz
CUs / Shader	12 / 96
Raytracing	✗
Max. displays	3
Max. GPU Memory	32 GB
Technology	14 nm
Release date	Q1/2015

NPU AI performance

Property	Value
AI hardware
AI specifications
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory type	Memory bandwidth
DDR3-2133	34.1 GB/s
Property	Value
Max. Memory	32 GB
Memory channels	2
ECC	✗
PCIe	3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth	11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

Property	Value
TDP	15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

Property	Value
Chip design	Monolithic
AES-NI	✓
Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Instruction set	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date	Q4/2015
Release price
Documents	Technical data sheet

User Reviews

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