Intel Core i7-7660U vs Intel Celeron 3215U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7660U and Intel Celeron 3215U 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 i7-7660U
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 135% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 2.1x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2155 vs 1015
- 3.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4080 vs 1083
- 2.5x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 900 vs 358
- 3.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2074 vs 652
- 3.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2128 vs 679
- 3.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2128 vs 679
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs 1 June 2015 |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz vs 1.7 GHz |
| L3 cache | 4 MB vs 2 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 16 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2155 vs 1015 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4080 vs 1083 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 900 vs 358 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2074 vs 652 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2128 vs 679 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2128 vs 679 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron 3215U
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 100°C
- Around 25% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2177 vs 1736
- Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3485 vs 3331
- Around 25% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2177 vs 1736
- Around 5% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3485 vs 3331
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 105°C vs 100°C |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2177 vs 1736 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3485 vs 3331 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2177 vs 1736 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3485 vs 3331 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7660U
CPU 2: Intel Celeron 3215U
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| Name | Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Celeron 3215U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2155 | 1015 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4080 | 1083 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 900 | 358 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2074 | 652 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.838 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 48.847 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.366 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.316 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.312 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2128 | 679 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1736 | 2177 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3331 | 3485 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2128 | 679 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1736 | 2177 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3331 | 3485 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Celeron 3215U | |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Broadwell |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 | 1 June 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $415 | $107 |
| Place in performance rating | 1734 | 1725 |
| Processor Number | i7-7660U | 3215U |
| Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | Intel® Celeron® Processor 3000 Series |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 2 |
| Die size | 82 mm | |
| Transistor count | 1300 Million | |
Memory |
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| 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 |
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| Device ID | 0x5926 | |
| eDRAM | 64 MB | |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 850 MHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 850 MHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 640 | Intel HD Graphics |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| 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 | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@30Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 9.5 W | 10 W |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42x24x1.3 | 40mm x 24mm x 1.3mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1356 | FCBGA1168 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 600 MHz | |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 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 | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
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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