Intel Core i5-6300U vs Intel Core i7-5600U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6300U and Intel Core i7-5600U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6300U

  • CPU is newer: launch date 7 month(s) later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • Around 7% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3215 vs 3015
  • 3.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 7.786 vs 2.244
  • Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.326 vs 0.299
  • 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.142 vs 1.037
  • 5.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 16.061 vs 2.801
  • Around 27% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1489 vs 1168
  • Around 27% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1489 vs 1168
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 1 September 2015 vs 5 January 2015
Maximum memory size 32 GB vs 16 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 3215 vs 3015
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 7.786 vs 2.244
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.326 vs 0.299
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.142 vs 1.037
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 16.061 vs 2.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1489 vs 1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1489 vs 1168

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-5600U

  • Around 7% higher clock speed: 3.20 GHz vs 3.00 GHz
  • Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 100°C
  • Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1760 vs 1642
  • Around 16% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 700 vs 602
  • Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1503 vs 1357
  • Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 39.132 vs 35.748
  • Around 43% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1977 vs 1378
  • Around 30% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3342 vs 2576
  • Around 43% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1977 vs 1378
  • Around 30% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3342 vs 2576
Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency 3.20 GHz vs 3.00 GHz
Maximum core temperature 105°C vs 100°C
L3 cache 4 MB vs 3 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 1760 vs 1642
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 700 vs 602
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1503 vs 1357
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 39.132 vs 35.748
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1977 vs 1378
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3342 vs 2576
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1977 vs 1378
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3342 vs 2576

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6300U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-5600U

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1642
1760
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
3215
3015
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
602
700
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1357
1503
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
7.786
2.244
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
35.748
39.132
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.326
0.299
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.142
1.037
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
16.061
2.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1489
1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1378
1977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2576
3342
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1489
1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1378
1977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2576
3342
Name Intel Core i5-6300U Intel Core i7-5600U
PassMark - Single thread mark 1642 1760
PassMark - CPU mark 3215 3015
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 602 700
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1357 1503
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 7.786 2.244
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 35.748 39.132
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.326 0.299
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.142 1.037
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 16.061 2.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1489 1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1378 1977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 2576 3342
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1489 1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1378 1977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 2576 3342

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-6300U Intel Core i7-5600U

Essentials

Architecture codename Skylake Broadwell
Launch date 1 September 2015 5 January 2015
Launch price (MSRP) $281 $393
Place in performance rating 2043 1958
Processor Number i5-6300U i7-5600U
Series 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched Launched
Vertical segment Mobile Mobile

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.40 GHz 2.60 GHz
Bus Speed 4 GT/s OPI 5 GT/s DMI2
Die size 99 mm 82 mm
L1 cache 128 KB 128 KB
L2 cache 512 KB 512 KB
L3 cache 3 MB 4 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 105°C
Maximum frequency 3.00 GHz 3.20 GHz
Number of cores 2 2
Number of threads 4 4
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 105 °C
Transistor count 1300 Million

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 34.1 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 32 GB 16 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600

Graphics

Device ID 0x1916 0x1616
Graphics base frequency 300 MHz 300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.00 GHz 950 MHz
Graphics max frequency 1 GHz 950 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 32 GB 16 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 520 Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz 2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA N / A
Max resolution over WiDi 1080p

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.5 4.3

Compatibility

Configurable TDP-down 7.5 W 7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency 800 MHz 600 MHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency 2.50 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 42mm X 24mm 40mm x 24mm x 1.3mm
Sockets supported FCBGA1356 FCBGA1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 Watt 15 Watt

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 12 12
PCI Express revision 3.0 2.0
PCIe configurations 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 4x1, 2x4

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® Fast Memory Access

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)