Turion X2 RM-70 vs i7-6498DU

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6498DU
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.17
+393%
Turion X2 RM-70
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.44

Core i7-6498DU outperforms Turion X2 RM-70 by a whopping 393% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18562956
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i72x AMD Turion
Power efficiency13.691.34
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Puma (2008−2009)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)3 June 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s3600 MHz
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size98.57 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 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
Socketno dataS1
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualization
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 510no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6498DU and Turion X2 RM-70.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 0.44
Recency 1 September 2015 3 June 2008
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 31 Watt

i7-6498DU has a 393.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 106.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6498DU is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion X2 RM-70 in performance tests.


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