i7-1060NG7 vs i7-6600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6600U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.16
Core i7-1060NG7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 10 Watt
4.08
+88.9%

Core i7-1060NG7 outperforms Core i7-6600U by an impressive 89% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18621408
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Ice Lake
Power efficiency13.6338.61
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Ice Lake Y (2020)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)20 March 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache128 KB192 KB
L2 cache512 KB2 MB
L3 cache4 MB8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size98.57 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4LPDDR4-3733
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s58.3 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 520Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+Yes, at 120Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6600U and Core i7-1060NG7.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6600U 2.16
i7-1060NG7 4.08
+88.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6600U 3425
i7-1060NG7 6480
+89.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.16 4.08
Integrated graphics card 2.16 4.70
Recency 1 September 2015 20 March 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 10 Watt

i7-1060NG7 has a 88.9% higher aggregate performance score, 117.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 50% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1060NG7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6600U in performance tests.


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