Core i7-6498DU vs Core i7-6600U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-6498DU is positioned at rank 377 and the Core i7-6600U is on rank 925, so the Core i7-6498DU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6498DU

#365

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

522%

#366

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

514%

#367

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

472%

#368

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

470%

#369

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

466%

#371

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

450%

#372

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

431%

#373

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

431%

#374

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

419%

#377

Core i7-6498DU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6600U

#913

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1636%

#914

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1612%

#915

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1480%

#916

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1474%

#917

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1460%

#919

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1410%

#920

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1352%

#921

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1350%

#922

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1313%

#925

Core i7-6600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-6600U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-6498DU in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-6498DU	Core i7-6600U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-6498DU	Core i7-6600U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-6498DU Benchmark Check

Core i7-6600U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-6600U

Core i7-6498DU

The Core i7-6498DU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,372 points. Launch price was $393.

Core i7-6600U

The Core i7-6600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,407 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-6600U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-6498DU versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6600U — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-6600U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-6498DU scores 3,372 against the Core i7-6600U's 3,407 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-6600U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-6498DU	Core i7-6600U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,372	3,407+1%