i5-2560M vs i7-6822EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6822EQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 25 Watt
3.49
+131%
Core i5-2560M
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.51

Core i7-6822EQ outperforms Core i5-2560M by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15422152
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.40no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Power efficiency13.214.08
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2027
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB512 KB
L3 cache8 MB3 MB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size122 mm2149 mm2
Number of transistorsno data624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M 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 (Uniprocessor)
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 3000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Core i5-2560M.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-6822EQ 3.49
+131%
i5-2560M 1.51

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.

i7-6822EQ 5550
+132%
i5-2560M 2397

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 1.51
Integrated graphics card 2.60 0.66
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 35 Watt

i7-6822EQ has a 131.1% higher aggregate performance score, 293.9% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6822EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2560M in performance tests.


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