Intel Core i5-6267U

The Intel Core i5-6267U is a dual-core SoC based on the Skylake architecture and has been launched in September 2015. The CPU can be found in medium-sized ultrabooks as well as normal notebooks. In addition to two CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 2.9 - 3.3 GHz (2 cores: max. 3.1 GHz), the chip also integrates an Iris Graphics 550 GPU with 64 MB of eDRAM memory as well as 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").

Furthermore, the organisation of the eDRAM cache has been modified. Instead of acting like a victim cache, which has to be adressed via the L3/LLC, the eDRAM can now be adressed directly by programms just like the main memory. The size is still 128 MB for the quad-core models (4C + GT4e), while the dual-core chips (2C + GT3e) only offer 64 MB.

Performance

According to the specified clock rates and the improved architecture, the Core i5-6267U should perform similar to the former Core i5-4200H and i5-4310M (Haswell). Even demanding applications and multitasking are handled easily.

Graphics

The integrated graphics unit called Iris Graphics 550 represents the "GT3e" version of the Skylake GPU (Intel Gen. 9). The 48 Execution Units, also called EUs, are clocked at 350 - 1050 MHz and offer (thanks to the fast eDRAM cache) a performance similar to a dedicated GeForce 930M. Games of 2015 can thus be played smoothly in low or medium settings. For more information about performance and features, check our page for the Iris Graphics 550.

Power Consumption

Specified at a TDP of 28 W (including CPU, GPU and memory controller), the CPU is best suited for medium-sized notebooks (13-inches and above). Optionally, the TDP can be lowered to 23 watts (cTDP down), reducing both heat dissipation and performance.

Series	Intel Core i5
Codename	Skylake
Series: Core i5 Skylake	Intel Core i5-6440HQ 2600 - 3500 MHz 4 / 4 6 MB Intel Core i5-6350HQ 2300 - 3200 MHz 4 / 4 6 MB Intel Core i5-6300HQ 2300 - 3200 MHz 4 / 4 6 MB Intel Core i5-6287U 3100 - 3500 MHz 2 / 4 4 MB » Intel Core i5-6267U 2900 - 3300 MHz 2 / 4 4 MB Intel Core i5-6360U 2000 - 3100 MHz 2 / 4 4 MB Intel Core i5-6300U 2400 - 3000 MHz 2 / 4 3 MB Intel Core i5-6260U 1800 - 2900 MHz 2 / 4 4 MB Intel Core i5-6198DU 2300 - 2800 MHz 2 / 4 3 MB Intel Core i5-6200U 2300 - 2800 MHz 2 / 4 3 MB
Clock Rate	2900 - 3300 MHz
Level 1 Cache	128 KB
Level 2 Cache	512 KB
Level 3 Cache	4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads	2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)	28 Watt
Manufacturing Technology	14 nm
Max. Temperature	100 °C
Socket	BGA
Features	Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI
GPU	Intel Iris Graphics 550 (300 - 1050 MHz)
64 Bit	64 Bit support
Announcement Date	09/01/2015
Product Link (external)	Intel Core i5 6267U

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