Intel Core i7-6600U vs Intel Core i7-4760HQ vs Intel Core i7-4710MQ

Intel Core i7-6600U

The Intel Core i7-6600U is an ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core SoC based on the Skylake architecture. In September 2015, it's the fastest CPU of the 15 W series, which can be found in ultrabooks as well as normal notebooks. In addition to two CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 2.6 - 3.4 GHz (2 cores: max. 3.2 GHz), the chip also integrates an HD Graphics 520 GPU and a dual-channel DDR4-2133/DDR3L-1600 memory controller. The SoC is manufactured using a 14 nm process with FinFET transistors.

Architecture

Skylake replaces both Haswell and Broadwell and brings the same microarchitecture in every TDP class from 4.5 to 45 W. The extensive improvements of the Skylake design include increased out-of-order buffers, optimized prefetching and branch prediction as well as additional performance gains through Hyper-Threading. Overall, however, performance per clock has been increased by only 5 to 10 percent (compared to Haswell) respectively under 5 percent (compard to Broadwell), which is quite modest for a new architecture ("Tock").

Performance

According to the specified clock rates and the improved architecture, the Core i7-6600U should perform similar to a Core i5-4310M (Haswell, 37 W) and is one of the fastest ULV dual-cores as of late 2015. Thus, the CPU has sufficient power for office and multimedia purposes as well as more demanding applications and multitasking.

Graphics

The integrated graphics unit called HD Graphics 520 represents the "GT2" version of the Skylake GPU (Intel Gen. 9). The 24 Execution Units, also called EUs, are clocked at 300 - 1050 MHz and offer a performance somewhere in range of a dedicated GeForce 820M. Games of 2015 can thus be played smoothly in low settings. For more information about performance and features, check our page for the HD Graphics 520.

Power Consumption

Specified at a TDP of 15 W (including CPU, GPU and memory controller), the CPU is best suited for small notebooks and ultrabooks (11-inches and above). Optionally, the TDP can be lowered to 7.5 watts (cTDP down), reducing both heat dissipation and performance and allowing even more compact designs.

Intel Core i7-4760HQ

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The Intel Core i7-4760HQ is a high-end quad-core processor for laptops. It is based on the Haswell architecture and manufactured in 22nm. Due to Hyperthreading, the four cores can handle up to eight threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.1 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.2 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.3 GHz (for 1 active core). A special feature is the fast integrated graphics unit (GT3e) with additional eDRAM memory (128 MB, 77 mm², on-Package, 102 GB/s).

Haswell is the successor to the Ivy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm and offer an optimized branch prediction as well as additional execution ports. Furthermore, new features like AVX2 and FMA should increase the performance in future applications.

The performance of the Core i7-4760HQ is almost 10 percent above a similarly clocked Ivy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is just slightly below the Core i7-3720QM.

The integrated Iris Pro Graphics 5200 offers 40 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 200 - 1200 MHz (with Turbo Boost), making it significantly faster than the HD 4000 or HD 4600. The additional eDRAM memory further improves the performance. As a result, the Iris Pro competes with dedicated mid-range graphics cards, e.g. the GeForce GT 740M.

The i7-4760HQ is rated at a TDP of 47 W including graphics card, memory controller and VRMs. Therefore, the CPU is only suited for laptops 15-inches or greater.

Intel Core i7-4710MQ

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The Intel Core i7-4710MQ is a high-end quad-core processor for laptops. It is based on the Haswell architecture and manufactured in 22nm. Due to Hyperthreading, the four cores can handle up to eight threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.5 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.4 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.5 GHz (for 1 active core).

The performance of the Core i7-4710MQ is slightly above a similarly clocked Ivy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is similar to the Ivy Bridge based Core i7-3820QM (if the Turbo headroom is utilized completely). Even extremly demanding software or multitasking will be handled easily.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 offers 20 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 400 MHz up to 1150 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it about 30 % faster than the HD 4000.

The i7-4710MQ is rated at a TDP of 47 W including graphics card, memory controller and VRMs. Therefore, the CPU is only suited for laptops 15-inches or greater.

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Model

Intel Core i7-6600U

Intel Core i7-4760HQ

Intel Core i7-4710MQ

Series

Intel Core i7

Codename

Skylake

Haswell

Series: Core i7 Haswell

Intel Core i7-6920HQ	2.9 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6970HQ	2.8 - 3.7 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6870HQ	2.7 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6820HK	2.7 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6820HQ	2.7 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6770HQ	2.6 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6700HQ	2.6 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6567U	3.3 - 3.6 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6600U «	2.6 - 3.4 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6650U	2.2 - 3.4 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6560U	2.2 - 3.2 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6500U	2.5 - 3.1 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3

Intel Core i7-4940MX	3.1 - 4 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4930MX	3 - 3.9 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4980HQ	2.8 - 4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4910MQ	2.9 - 3.9 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4900MQ	2.8 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4960HQ	2.6 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4810MQ	2.8 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4870HQ	2.5 - 3.7 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4800MQ	2.7 - 3.7 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4950HQ	2.4 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4860HQ	2.4 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4720HQ	2.6 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4850HQ	2.3 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4710HQ	2.5 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4710MQ	2.5 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4770HQ	2.2 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4700HQ	2.4 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4700MQ	2.4 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4760HQ «	2.1 - 3.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4722HQ	2.4 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4712HQ	2.3 - 3.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4712MQ	2.3 - 3.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4750HQ	2 - 3.2 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4702HQ	2.2 - 3.2 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4702MQ	2.2 - 3.2 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4610M	3 - 3.7 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4600M	2.9 - 3.6 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4578U	3 - 3.5 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4558U	2.8 - 3.3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4600U	2.1 - 3.3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4650U	1.7 - 3.3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4510U	2 - 3.1 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4500U	1.8 - 3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4550U	1.5 - 3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4610Y	1.7 - 2.9 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3

Intel Core i7-4940MX	3.1 - 4 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4930MX	3 - 3.9 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4980HQ	2.8 - 4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4910MQ	2.9 - 3.9 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4900MQ	2.8 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4960HQ	2.6 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4810MQ	2.8 - 3.8 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4870HQ	2.5 - 3.7 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4800MQ	2.7 - 3.7 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4950HQ	2.4 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4860HQ	2.4 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4720HQ	2.6 - 3.6 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4850HQ	2.3 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4710HQ	2.5 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4710MQ «	2.5 - 3.5 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4770HQ	2.2 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4700HQ	2.4 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4700MQ	2.4 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4760HQ	2.1 - 3.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4722HQ	2.4 - 3.4 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4712HQ	2.3 - 3.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4712MQ	2.3 - 3.3 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4750HQ	2 - 3.2 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4702HQ	2.2 - 3.2 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4702MQ	2.2 - 3.2 GHz	4 / 8	6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4610M	3 - 3.7 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4600M	2.9 - 3.6 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4578U	3 - 3.5 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4558U	2.8 - 3.3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4600U	2.1 - 3.3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4650U	1.7 - 3.3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4510U	2 - 3.1 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4500U	1.8 - 3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4550U	1.5 - 3 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-4610Y	1.7 - 2.9 GHz	2 / 4	4 MB L3

Clock

2600 - 3400 MHz

2100 - 3300 MHz

2500 - 3500 MHz

L1 Cache

128 KB

256 KB

L2 Cache

512 KB

1 MB

L3 Cache

4 MB

6 MB

Cores / Threads

2 / 4

4 / 8

TDP

15 Watt

47 Watt

Technology

14 nm

22 nm

Die Size

99 mm²

260 mm²

177 mm²

max. Temp.

100 °C

Socket

BGA

FCBGA1364

rPGA

Features

Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI, vPro, TXT

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (200 - 1200 MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, vPro, AES-NI

HD Graphics 4600 (400 - 1150 MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI

iGPU

Intel HD Graphics 520 (300 - 1050 MHz)

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 (200 - 1200 MHz)

Intel HD Graphics 4600 (400 - 1150 MHz)

Architecture

x86

$393 U.S.

$434 U.S.

$378 U.S.

Announced

Manufacturer

ark.intel.com

Transistors

1700 Million

1400 Million

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit

100%

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga-20FRS1VS00	6600U @3.4 GHz	HD Graphics 520 1000 / 1064 MHz	16 GB	@3.4 GHz 305
Lenovo ThinkPad T560-20FH002RGE	6600U	GeForce 940MX 1242 / 1000 MHz 2 GB default	8 GB	306
Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga 20GQ-000EUS	6600U	Quadro M500M 1029 / 1800 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	308
Fujitsu Lifebook E756	6600U	HD Graphics 520	16 GB	310
Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base	6600U	GeForce GTX 965M 1150 / 1253 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	310.3
Toshiba Tecra Z40-C-11F	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	16 GB	311
Fujitsu LifeBook S936 PL	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	19.9 GB	318
Lenovo ThinkPad T560 20FH001APB	6600U	HD Graphics 520 8 GB		320
Dell Latitude 12 E7270 PL	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	16 GB	321
Fujitsu LifeBook E736 E7360M27BBPL	6600U	HD Graphics 520	32 GB	321
Fujitsu Lifebook S936 6600U 512GB PalmSecure	6600U	HD Graphics 520 1050 MHz	20 GB	321
Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base	6600U	GeForce GTX 965M 1150 / 1253 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	324
HP EliteBook 840 G3 T8X41EA	6600U	HD Graphics 520	8 GB	328
HP ZBook 15u G3	6600U	FirePro W4190M 900 / 4000 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	@2.6 GHz 330
Dell Latitude 14 7000 Series E7470	6600U	HD Graphics 520 1000 / 1067 MHz	8 GB	334
Microsoft Surface Book Core i7	6600U	Maxwell GPU (940M, GDDR5) 953 / 1252 MHz 1 GB	16 GB	335
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s 20FA003FPB	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	8 GB	346
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s-20FA003GGE	6600U	HD Graphics 520 1050 / 1066 MHz	12 GB	347
Lenovo ThinkPad T560-20FH002RGE	6600U	GeForce 940MX 1242 / 1000 MHz 2 GB 25 W TDP	8 GB	348

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Gigabyte P27G v2	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 860M 1029 / 2500 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	599
Fujitsu Celsius H730	4710MQ	Quadro K1100M 705 / 700 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	600
Gigabyte P15F v2	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 850M 1084 / 1000 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	619
Medion Erazer X7831-MD98776	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 880M 4 GB	16 GB	643
SCHENKER XMG A305	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 960M 1097 / 2500 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	645
MSI GT70-2QD16SR21	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 970M 924 / 2500 MHz 3 GB	16 GB	649
HP ZBook 15 G2	4710MQ	FirePro M5100 775 / 1125 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	651
Medion Erazer X7835 MD99062	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 980M 1038 / 2500 MHz 4 GB	16 GB	656
HP ZBook 17 G2 J8Z55ET	4710MQ	FirePro M6100 1100 / 1500 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	657

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Lenovo ThinkPad T560-20FH002RGE	6600U	GeForce 940MX 1242 / 1000 MHz 2 GB	8 GB	2264
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s-20FA003GGE	6600U	HD Graphics 520 1050 / 1066 MHz	12 GB	2635
HP ZBook 15u G3	6600U	FirePro W4190M 900 / 4000 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	@2.6 GHz 2862

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Microsoft Surface Book i7 Heat Keyboard iGPU	6600U	HD Graphics 520	16 GB	31340
Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga 20GQ-000EUS	6600U	Quadro M500M 1029 / 1800 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	33858
Lenovo ThinkPad T560 20FH001APB	6600U	HD Graphics 520 8 GB		36208
Microsoft Surface Book Core i7	6600U	Maxwell GPU (940M, GDDR5) 953 / 1252 MHz 1 GB	16 GB	36360
Dell Latitude 14 7000 Series E7470	6600U	HD Graphics 520 1000 / 1067 MHz	8 GB	36412
Fujitsu LifeBook S936 PL	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	19.9 GB	36882
HP EliteBook 840 G3 T8X41EA	6600U	HD Graphics 520	8 GB	37372
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s-20FA003GGE	6600U	HD Graphics 520 1050 / 1066 MHz	12 GB	40867
Fujitsu LifeBook E736 E7360M27BBPL	6600U	HD Graphics 520	32 GB	41597
Toshiba Tecra Z40-C-11F	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	16 GB	41945
Dell Latitude 12 E7270 PL	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	16 GB	42274
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s 20FA003FPB	6600U	HD Graphics 520 300 MHz	8 GB	42543
HP ZBook 15u G3	6600U	FirePro W4190M 900 / 4000 MHz 2 GB	16 GB	@2.6 GHz 44477

Model	CPU	GPU	RAM	Value
Gigabyte P15F v2	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 850M 1084 / 1000 MHz 2 GB IE 11	8 GB	15924
Medion Erazer X7835 MD99062	4710MQ	GeForce GTX 980M 1038 / 2500 MHz 4 GB	16 GB	16646

Intel Core i7-6600U vs Intel Core i7-4760HQ vs Intel Core i7-4710MQ