Intel Core i5-8250U vs Intel Core i7-6650U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8250U and Intel Core i7-6650U 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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 i5-8250U
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 6% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1904 vs 1790
- Around 65% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5865 vs 3560
- Around 62% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2911 vs 1801
- Around 85% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3199 vs 1727
- Around 58% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5401 vs 3428
- Around 85% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3199 vs 1727
- Around 58% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5401 vs 3428
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 vs 1 September 2015 |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB vs 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB vs 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB vs 4 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1904 vs 1790 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5865 vs 3560 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2911 vs 1801 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3199 vs 1727 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5401 vs 3428 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3199 vs 1727 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5401 vs 3428 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6650U
- Around 1% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 778 vs 770
- Around 45% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 39.464 vs 27.131
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 313.607 vs 280.161
- Around 18% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 2.063 vs 1.755
- Around 30% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 26.013 vs 19.947
- Around 42% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 43.091 vs 30.385
- Around 33% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2244 vs 1688
- Around 33% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2244 vs 1688
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 778 vs 770 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 39.464 vs 27.131 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 313.607 vs 280.161 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 2.063 vs 1.755 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 26.013 vs 19.947 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 43.091 vs 30.385 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2244 vs 1688 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2244 vs 1688 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8250U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6650U
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| Name | Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel Core i7-6650U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1904 | 1790 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5865 | 3560 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 770 | 778 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2911 | 1801 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1696 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 27.131 | 39.464 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 280.161 | 313.607 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.755 | 2.063 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 19.947 | 26.013 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 30.385 | 43.091 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1688 | 2244 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3199 | 1727 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5401 | 3428 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1688 | 2244 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3199 | 1727 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5401 | 3428 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel Core i7-6650U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake R | Skylake |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 | 1 September 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $297 | $415 |
| Place in performance rating | 988 | 999 |
| Processor Number | i5-8250U | i7-6650U |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.60 GHz | 2.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 4 GT/s OPI |
| Die size | 123 mm | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5917 | 0x1926 |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® Iris® Graphics 540 |
| eDRAM | 64 MB | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W | 9.5 W |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W | |
| Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 1.80 GHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm X 24mm | 42x24x1.3 |
| Sockets supported | FC-BGA1356 | FCBGA1356 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 15 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 12 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| 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) | ||
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