Core i7-7600U vs Core i7-6567U

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 i7-7600U is positioned at rank 604 and the Core i7-6567U is on rank 560, so the Core i7-6567U 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 i7-7600U

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#592

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

796%

#593

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

784%

#594

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

720%

#595

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

717%

#596

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

710%

#598

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

686%

#599

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

657%

#600

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

656%

#601

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

639%

#604

Core i7-7600U

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100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6567U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

97%

#548

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

741%

#549

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

731%

#550

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

671%

#551

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

668%

#552

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

662%

#554

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

639%

#555

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

613%

#556

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

612%

#557

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

595%

#560

Core i7-6567U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-7600U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-7600U	Core i7-6567U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6567U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-7600U	Core i7-6567U
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 i7-7600U Benchmark Check

Core i7-6567U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7600U and Core i7-6567U

Core i7-7600U

The Core i7-7600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,687 points. Launch price was $393.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7600U and Core i7-6567U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7600U versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6567U — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-7600U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-7600U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6567U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7600U scores 3,687 against the Core i7-6567U's 3,680 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-7600U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-7600U	Core i7-6567U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+8%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,687	3,680