CPU
GPU
Core i7-6567U
Celeron G6900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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. The Core i7-6567U is positioned at rank #560 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6567U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6567U | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6567U | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6567U and Celeron G6900T
Core i7-6567U
The Core i7-6567U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,680 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G6900T
The Celeron G6900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6567U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G6900T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6567U versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i7-6567U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i7-6567U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6567U scores 3,680 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-6567U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-6567U vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T.
| Feature | Core i7-6567U | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+18% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 3,680 | 3,668 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6567U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-6567U | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-6567U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). The Celeron G6900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i7-6567U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Core i7-6567U | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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