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Intel Core i7-7600U Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i7-7600U
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.5 (11 reviews)

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i7-7600U has 2 cores with 4 threads and is based on the 7. gen of the Intel Core i7 series. The processor uses a mainboard with the BGA 1356 socket and was released in Q4/2016. The Intel Core i7-7600U scores 928 points in the Geekbench 5 single-core benchmark. In the Geekbench 5 multi-core benchmark, the result is 1,920 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-7600U
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 7000U (18)
Architecture:	Kaby Lake U
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	7
Predecessor:	Intel Core i7-6600U
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7600U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7600U is 2.80 GHz (3.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	3.90 GHz

NPU AI performance

The 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.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i7-7600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7600U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 620
GPU frequency:	0.30 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.15 GHz
Compute units:	24
Shader:	192
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q2/2016

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	9.5
Direct X:	12
Technology:	14 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	32 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

A 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.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	Decode / Encode
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	Decode / Encode
VP9:	Decode / Encode

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode / Encode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The processor can use up to 32 GB memory in 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s. The memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the system.

DDR4-2133 DDR3-1866	34.1 GB/s 29.9 GB/s
Max. Memory:	32 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth:	11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the processor is 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually gives a rough idea of the actual power consumption of the CPU.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	15 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7600U is made in 14 nm. The smaller the manufacturing process of a CPU, the more modern and energy-efficient it is. Overall, the processor has 4.00 MB cache. A large cache can greatly speed up the processor's speed in some cases such as games.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1356
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	4.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q4/2016
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-7600U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz (3.90 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-7600U have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-7660U 2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz	1258
	Intel Core i5-8279U 4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	1255
	Intel Core i5-8300H 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1254
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	1253
	Intel Core i5-8305G 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1245
	Intel Core i5-1030NG7 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	1239
	Intel Core i7-7560U 2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	1237

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i3-8121U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	2414
	Intel Core i3-8140U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	2403
	Intel Core i3-8145UE 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	2356
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	2354
	Intel Core i3-8145U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	2338
	Intel Core i7-3635QM 4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz	2328
	Intel Core i7-7560U 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	2301

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Athlon Gold 7220U 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	934
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	931
	AMD Athlon 240GE 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	930
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	928
	Intel Core i7-7820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	928
	Intel Core i7-6820EQ 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	926
	Intel Core i7-6770HQ 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	926

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Pentium N6415 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1955
	Intel Core i5-7300U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1943
	AMD Athlon 200GE 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	1936
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	1920
	Intel Core i7-6567U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	1904
	Intel Core i7-6660U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1896
	Intel Core i7-7560U 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	1888

Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-8850H 6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz	403
	Intel Core i3-1005G1 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	402
	Intel Core i5-8279U 4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	402
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	400
	Intel Core i5-8300H 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	397
	Intel Core i5-8257U 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	391
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	390

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Pentium Silver J5040 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	730
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	706
	Intel Core i7-6500U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	699
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	690
	Intel Celeron J4125 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	675
	Intel Pentium Silver J5005 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	669
	Intel Core i7-3520M 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	663

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i7-8565U Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-8665U Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-8665UE Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-7600U Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i5-10210U Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) @ 1.10 GHz	441
	AMD RX-416GD AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.58 GHz	440
	Intel Core i7-4930MX Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 1.35 GHz	432

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Pentium N6211 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	3760
	Intel Pentium N6415 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	3760
	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	3750
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	3725
	Intel Core i7-7560U 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	3720
	Intel Core i7-6660U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	3720
	Intel Core i5-7300U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	3694

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	Intel Core i3-1115G4 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	849
	Intel Core i7-6567U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	971.9
	Intel Core i7-6500U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	1156.4
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	1167.3
	Intel Core i5-6300U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1179.4
	Intel Core i5-7200U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1232.5
	Intel Core i7-7500U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1327.4

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 3 4300U 4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	167
	Intel Core i5-8350U 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	167
	Intel Core i7-8550U 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	167
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	166
	Intel Core i7-7820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	166
	Intel Core i7-7820HK 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	166
	Intel Core i3-1115G4 2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	165

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-6300HQ 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	475
	Intel Core i7-7567U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	423
	Intel Core i5-6442EQ 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	422
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	417
	Intel Core i3-1115G4 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	417
	Intel Core i3-1005G1 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	409
	Intel Core i3-10110U 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	405

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,888 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,822 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
665 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
613 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,459 entries

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
190 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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