Core i7-7660U vs Core i7-7567U

Core i7-7660U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

Core i7-7567U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7660U

2 / 4

4,059

0.0%

4,095

+0.9%

Celeron G4930T

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-7660U is positioned at rank 550 and the Core i7-7567U is on rank 751, so the Core i7-7660U 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 i7-7660U

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#538

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

723%

#539

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

712%

#540

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

654%

#541

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

651%

#542

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

645%

#544

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

623%

#545

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

597%

#546

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

596%

#547

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

580%

#550

Core i7-7660U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7567U

#739

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1075%

#740

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1059%

#741

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

972%

#742

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

968%

#743

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

959%

#745

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

926%

#746

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

888%

#747

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

886%

#748

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

863%

#751

Core i7-7567U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i7-7567U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i7-7660U	Core i7-7567U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7660U	Core i7-7567U
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 i7-7660U Benchmark Check

Core i7-7567U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7660U and Core i7-7567U

Core i7-7660U

The Core i7-7660U 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,059 points. Launch price was $415.

Core i7-7567U

The Core i7-7567U 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,095 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7660U and Core i7-7567U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-7660U versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-7567U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-7660U scores 4,059 against the Core i7-7567U's 4,095 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-7567U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-7660U	Core i7-7567U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	4,059	4,095
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,759	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,150	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,285	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1356 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-7660U	Core i7-7567U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-7660U) / not specified (Core i7-7567U). The Core i7-7660U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus 640), while the Core i7-7567U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7660U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-7660U rivals Core i5-8250U.