Intel Core i7-6650U

Intel Core i7-6650U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-6650U is a mobile processor from Intel, characterized by its balanced performance and good efficiency. It is based on the proven Skylake U architecture and was manufactured using the then-current 14nm process. This was an advanced manufacturing process for the time. Of particular note is the integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540.

This graphics solution offered considerable graphics performance for its device class. The processor was thus able to handle everyday tasks smoothly. Its power was often sufficient for media playback or lighter image editing. Many users appreciated the combination of solid computing power and reasonable energy efficiency.

The 4 MB Level 3 cache also contributes to a smooth operation. This cache helps to provide frequently needed data quickly. We have observed how well this processor has provided reliable service for years. It is still a viable choice for slim notebooks today. It can score points especially where mobility and reasonable all-round capabilities are important.

  • Efficient Skylake U Architecture
  • Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540
  • Solid All-Round Capability
  • Good Energy Efficiency

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 473 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 531 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Athlon Silver 7120U
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
1,093
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,093
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,092
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
1,091
Intel Core i7-4940MX
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,091
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-3615QE
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
2,162
Intel Core i7-6498DU
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
2,160
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
2,146
Intel Core i7-3610QE
4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
2,145
Intel Core i7-6500U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
2,132
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
822
Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
821
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
820
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
818
Intel Core i5-4310M
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
817
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i7-6498DU
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
1,870
Intel Core i5-4340M
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,863
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
1,846
Intel Celeron N5100
4C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
1,834
Intel Core i7-7500U
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,826
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i5-1030G4
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4
806
Intel Core i5-1035G4
Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4
806
Intel Core i7-6650U
Intel Iris Graphics 540
806
Intel Core i5-5257U
Intel Iris Graphics 6100
806
Intel Core i9-12900HX
Intel UHD Graphics 770
794
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 3700U
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
146 cb
Intel Core i7-5700HQ
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
145 cb
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
144 cb
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
143 cb
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
143 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-6500U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
302 cb
Intel Pentium Silver J5005
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
302 cb
Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
300 cb
Intel Celeron J4125
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
296 cb
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
295 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i 6000U (20)
ArchitectureSkylake U
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1356
Generation6
PredecessorIntel Core i7-5650U
Q1/2015
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): 2.80 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache4.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel Iris Graphics 540
GPU frequency0.30 - 1.05 GHz
CUs / Shader48 / 384
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ3/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3-1866
DDR4-2133
DDR3L-1600
29.9 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down9.5 W
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ3/2015
Release price415 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i7-6650U
Intel Core i7-6650U
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