Intel Core i7-8706G с графической системой Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL vs Intel Core i7-8559U: comparison

Comparison of Intel Core i7-8706G с графической системой Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL and Intel Core i7-8559U: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Intel Core i7-8706G с графической системой Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has a higher base clock (3.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz) and a higher maximum memory size (64 GB vs 32 GB).

At the same time, Intel Core i7-8559U has a higher maximum clock (4.5 GHz vs 4.1 GHz) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (1.2 GHz vs 1.011 GHz).

Both processors match on: core count (4), thread count (8), process node (14 nm), memory channels (2), PCIe version (3).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterIntel Core i7-8706G с графической системой Radeon Pro WX Vega M GLIntel Core i7-8559U
Cores / threads 4 / 8 4 / 8
Max boost clock 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
L3 cache — 8 MB
TDP — 28 W
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Intel Core i7-8706G с графической системой Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Intel Core i7-8559U
General
Model i7-8706G i7-8559U
Codename Kaby Lake G Coffee Lake
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line Процессоры Intel Core i7 8-го поколения Процессоры Intel Core i7 8-го поколения
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Launch date Q3 2018 Q2 2018
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Servicing status End of Servicing Lifetime —
End of servicing updates 06/30/2021 —
Embedded options available No No
Description 65W Package TDP —
CPU
Cores 4 4
Threads 8 8
Multithreading (SMT/HT) Yes Yes
Base clock 3.1 GHz 2.7 GHz
Max boost clock 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
L3 cache — 8 MB
Cache (level unspecified) 8 MB —
Bus speed 8 GT/s 4 GT/s
TDP — 28 W
Configurable TDP-down — 20 W
cTDP-down base frequency — 1.9 GHz
Turbo Boost Yes (2) Yes (2)
64-bit support Yes Yes
Instruction set width 64 bit 64 bit
Instruction set extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Memory
Max memory size 64 GB 32 GB
Memory types DDR4 DDR4, LPDDR3
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory bandwidth 37.5 GB/s 37.5 GB/s
ECC memory supported No No
Graphics
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics base frequency 931 MHz 300 MHz
Graphics max frequency 1.011 GHz 1.2 GHz
Graphics video max memory 64 GB 32 GB
Max displays 6 3
Max resolution (DP) 4096x2160@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution (HDMI) 4096x2160@30Hz 4096x2304@30Hz
Max resolution (eDP) 4096x2160@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
Graphics device ID — 0x3EA5
Quick Sync Video Yes Yes
Clear Video HD Yes Yes
Clear Video Yes Yes
Graphics output eDP 1.4, DP 1.4 w/ HDR, HDMI 2.0b, DVI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
InTru 3D Yes Yes
4K support Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz
eDRAM — 128 MB
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 3
PCI Express lanes 8 16
PCI Express configurations Up to 1x8, 2x4 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Package and thermal
Sockets supported BGA2270 FCBGA1528
Max CPU configuration 1 1
Package size 31mm x 58.5mm 46x24
TJUNCTION 100 °C 100 °C
Security and virtualization
Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) Yes Yes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Yes
Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Yes
AES-NI Yes Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes No
Secure Key Yes Yes
Intel OS Guard Yes Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions Yes Yes
Intel Memory Protection Extensions Yes Yes
Stable IT Platform Program Yes No
vPro Eligibility Intel vPro Platform —
Technologies
Enhanced SpeedStep Yes Yes
Idle States Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Yes
Identity Protection Technology Yes Yes
Transactional Synchronization Extensions Yes No
Speed Shift Technology Yes Yes
Flex Memory Access Yes Yes
Optane Memory Supported — Yes
Smart Response Technology Yes —

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