i7-1165G7 vs i5-6600

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6600
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.96
Core i7-1165G7
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.65
+67.9%

Core i7-1165G7 outperforms Core i5-6600 by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14591048
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.76no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Ice Lake
Power efficiency5.5621.66
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$224no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache256 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-6600 3.96
i7-1165G7 6.65
+67.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-6600 6055
i7-1165G7 10179
+68.1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-6600 1297
i7-1165G7 1744
+34.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-6600 3569
i7-1165G7 4940
+38.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.96 6.65
Recency 1 September 2015 2 September 2020
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

i7-1165G7 has a 67.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1165G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-6600 is a desktop processor while Core i7-1165G7 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6600 and Core i7-1165G7, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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