Intel Core i5-6198DU

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i5-6198DU

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Intel Core i5-6198DU based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,870 Rank: 980
Rank Name Score Visual
976 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,875
+0.1%
977 Core M3-7Y32 4,874
+0.1%
978 Core i5-8365U 4,873
+0.1%
979 Core i7-4860HQ 4,871
+0%
980 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,870
981 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,868
+-0%
982 Core i7-3720QM 4,868
+-0%
983 Core i7-3770S 4,867
-0.1%
984 Core i7-4870HQ 4,867
-0.1%
985 Core i7 975 4,866
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i5-6198DU based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,590 Rank: 1103
Rank Name Score Visual
1099 Celeron B815 4,592
+0%
1100 A10-9700 4,592
+0%
1101 Phenom II X4 B50 4,591
+0%
1102 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,591
+0%
1103 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,590
1104 Core i7-6600U 4,589
+-0%
1105 Core i3-7100H 4,588
+-0%
1106 Core i5-3330 4,588
+-0%
1107 A10-9700E 4,588
+-0%
1108 Celeron N3010 4,587
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i5-6198DU based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,056 Rank: 906
Rank Name Score Visual
902 Xeon Silver 4214 5,063
+0.1%
903 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,063
+0.1%
904 Celeron G3950 5,062
+0.1%
905 Core i3-4150 5,058
+0%
906 Intel Core i5-6198DU 5,056
907 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 5,055
+-0%
908 Core i5-4430 5,054
+-0%
909 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 5,050
-0.1%
910 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,049
-0.1%
911 Core i7-3920XM 5,049
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Intel Core i5-6198DU based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Core i5-6198DU based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Core i5-6198DU based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i5-6198DU Details

The Intel Core i5-6198DU represents a refined evolution of the Skylake-U architecture, designed specifically for mobile devices where power efficiency and thermal management are paramount. Released in a market dominated by more recent processor generations, this CPU is now considered a legacy part, with its design dating back to a period when 14 nm was cutting-edge. Despite its age, it remains a viable option for light productivity and multimedia tasks, particularly in thin-and-light laptops where a balance between performance and battery life is essential.

Built on Intel's Skylake microarchitecture at 14 nm, the Core i5-6198DU is a dual-core processor with four threads, thanks to Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology. It features a base clock of 2.3 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.8 GHz, allowing it to dynamically scale performance based on workload demands. The processor is packaged in a 15 W TDP, with support for a lower 7.5 W mode at 800 MHz and a higher 25 W mode at 2.4 GHz, giving it flexibility in power-constrained environments. It supports DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, and DDR3L-1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a peak bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s across two channels.

The i5-6198DU includes a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, complemented by 0.125 MiB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. It is manufactured on a 14 nm CMOS process and contains approximately 1.75 billion transistors across two dies. The processor supports a range of advanced features, including AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel VT-x, ensuring compatibility with modern software and virtualization workloads. It also supports Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep and Turbo Boost 2.0 technologies, enabling dynamic frequency adjustments based on thermal and power conditions.

Integrated graphics are provided by the HD Graphics 510, which includes 12 execution units and a base frequency of 300 MHz, capable of reaching up to 1 GHz under burst conditions. This GPU supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic video playback and light graphical tasks. While not designed for gaming or intensive rendering, it is adequate for office applications and multimedia consumption.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-6198DU achieves an overall score of 4,870, ranking #980 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core score of 5,056 places it at #906, while its multicore score of 4,590 ranks it #1,103. These results indicate that while the CPU performs well in single-threaded workloads, its multicore performance is less competitive compared to modern processors. It competes with older Intel and AMD mobile CPUs such as the Core i7-4860HQ and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U, but trails behind newer offerings like the Core i5-8365U and Ryzen 7 9700X.

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-6198DU is best suited for users who prioritize portability and battery efficiency over raw performance. Its balanced performance makes it appropriate for general computing, office productivity, and light content creation, but it is not ideal for demanding applications such as video editing or gaming. While it has been surpassed by newer generations, it remains a reliable option in budget and entry-level mobile systems.
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Intel Intel Core i5-6198DU

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i5-6198DU
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6198DU
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133 LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 510
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.75 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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