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Intel Core i7-6560U

Intel 6560U

The Intel Core i7-6560U is an ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core SoC based on the Skylake architecture and has been launched in September 2015. The CPU can be found in ultrabooks as well as normal notebooks.. In addition to two CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 2.2 - 3.2 GHz (2 cores: max. 3.1 GHz), the chip also integrates an Iris Graphics 540 GPU with 64 MB of dedicated eDRAM memory 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").

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 i7-6560U should perform similar to a Core i5-4300M (Haswell, 37 W) and slightly beat the Core i7-5600U (Broadwell, 15 W). 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 Iris Graphics 540 represents the "GT3e" version of the Skylake GPU (Intel Gen. 9). The 48 Execution Units, also called EUs, are clocked at 300 - 1050 MHz and offer (thanks to the fast eDRAM cache) a performance sligthly above a dedicated GeForce 920M. 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 540.

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 9.5 watts (cTDP down), reducing both heat dissipation and performance and allowing even more compact designs.

SeriesIntel Core i7
CodenameSkylake

Series: Core i7 Skylake

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Intel Core i7-6970HQ compare2.8 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6870HQ compare2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6820HK compare2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6820HQ compare2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6770HQ compare2.6 - 3.5 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6700HQ compare2.6 - 3.5 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6567U compare3.3 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6600U compare2.6 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6650U compare2.2 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6560U « 2.2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6500U compare2.5 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock Rate2200 - 3200 MHz
Level 1 Cache128 KB
Level 2 Cache512 KB
Level 3 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)15 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Max. Temperature100 °C
SocketBGA
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI
GPUIntel Iris Graphics 540 (300 - 1050 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date09/01/2015
Product Link (external)Intel Core i7 6560U

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Reviews for the Intel Core i7-6560U processor

Dell XPS 13 9350 2016 (FHD, i7-6560U) Notebook Review

Dell XPS 13 9350 2016 (FHD, i7-6560U) Notebook Review

Businessman's toy. We have already reviewed many different configurations of the Dell XPS 13 (9350). This time we want to describe a variant with Intel i7-6560U...
Intel Core i7-6560U | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK (Core i7) Subnotebook Review

Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK (Core i7) Subnotebook Review

Noble companion. Lenovo did a good job with the new aluminum subnotebook in terms of design. A quick look at the specs suggests decent performance but also reve...
Intel Core i7-6560U | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Dell XPS 13 9350 (i7-6560U, QHD+) Ultrabook Review

Dell XPS 13 9350 (i7-6560U, QHD+) Ultrabook Review

Maxed out. Our latest XPS 13 is equipped to the brim with a 3200x1800 resolution touchscreen, Core i7-6560U CPU, Iris Graphics 540, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Is th...
Intel Core i7-6560U | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

HP Spectre 13-4200ns x360: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.4 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre 13-4200ns x360

Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK 80SW00ADSP: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK 80SW00ADSP

HP Envy 15-aq003ng x360: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy 15-aq003ng x360

HP Envy 15-aq004ur x360: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy 15-aq004ur x360

Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK

HP Envy 15-as006ur: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy 15-as006ur

HP Spectre x360 15-ap003ng: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 1.8 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre x360 15-ap003ng

HP Envy 15-as005n: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy 15-as005n

HP Spectre x360 13-4204ng: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre x360 13-4204ng

HP Spectre x360 15-ap006ng: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 1.8 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre x360 15-ap006ng

HP Spectre 13-4204nf x360: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.4 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre 13-4204nf x360

HP Spectre x360 13-4230ng: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre x360 13-4230ng

HP Envy x360 15-aq005na: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy x360 15-aq005na

HP Envy x360 15-aq055na: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 15.60", 2.2 kg
  External Review » HP Envy x360 15-aq055na

Lenovo Ideapad 710S-13ISK-80SW0027UK: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Ideapad 710S-13ISK-80SW0027UK

HP Spectre x360 13-4203ng: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre x360 13-4203ng

Dell XPS 13 2016 9350 (FHD, i7-6560U) : Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Dell XPS 13 2016 9350 (FHD, i7-6560U)

Dell XPS 13 9350 WQXGA: Intel Iris Graphics 540, 13.30", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Dell XPS 13 9350 WQXGA

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