The
Intel Core i7-6660U processor comes from an earlier generation of mobile chips. It belongs to the
Skylake U architecture and was manufactured using the 14 nm process. From the outset, its design was aimed at energy-efficient devices. This enabled very good battery life in laptops and Ultrabooks.
Despite its age, this chip offers a solid foundation for everyday tasks. We still often see it reliably performing its service in systems. A clear plus is the integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540 graphics unit. It is particularly worth emphasizing that it delivered noticeably improved graphics performance at the time.
Thus, light games and multimedia applications were always easily possible. The 4 MB Level 3 cache supports the general system responsiveness. This chip always handles typical multitasking scenarios confidently and efficiently. The
Intel Core i7-6660U is still well suited for simple office work. It also offers a solid basis for media consumption.
It represents a balanced solution for its original device class.
- Energy efficient and good for battery life
- Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540
- Solid performance for everyday tasks and multitasking