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Core i3-6006U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.00 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2016.

Average Bench: 36.1% (1160th of 1442)

Based on 47,111 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000406E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6006U CPU @ 2.00GHz
Poor: 15%Average: 36.1% Great: 49%
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core i3-6006U averaged 63.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 53Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 44Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-6006U is 34.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-6006U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 120Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 119Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 47,111 samples)
Rank 116036.1%
Min Avg Max
12.5 Memory 53 77.3
26.3 1-Core 44 55.8
46 2-Core 78.4 98.4
36.5% 58.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
68.5 4-Core 112 146
81.6 8-Core 119 146
15.3% 116 Pts
Min Avg Max
81 64-Core 120 147
7.4% 120 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
46.4% Average
Memory 69.3
1-Core 51.6
2-Core 91.4
45% 70.8 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 139
19% 139 Pts
64-Core 138
8% 138 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
38.1% Below average
Memory 59.1
1-Core 40.6
2-Core 72.7
37% 57.5 Pts
4-Core 103
8-Core 92.6
13% 97.9 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
37.7% Below average
Memory 55
1-Core 35.8
2-Core 81
36% 57.3 Pts
4-Core 120
8-Core 120
16% 120 Pts
64-Core 133
8% 133 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
19.6% Very poor
Memory 19.5
1-Core 45.4
2-Core 83
26% 49.3 Pts
4-Core 111
8-Core 129
16% 120 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,739,159 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 3%
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Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 15-3567

CPU
Core i3-6006UIntelBench 36%, 47,111 samples1,021x
GPU
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples2,341x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples1,014x
HD Graphics 620IntelBench 4%, 8,599 samples413x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples179x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples103x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples79x
RAM
HMA851S6AFR6N-UH 1x4GBUnknownBench 33%, 8,561 samples436x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples318x
AO1P24HC8T1-BSFS 1x8GBAdataBench 36%, 6,338 samples317x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-6006U Processor (3M Cache, 2.00 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ4'16
Processor Numberi3-6006U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.00 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Graphics Base Frequency300.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency900.00 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,836

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

9 months ago.

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,956

Excellent

22 months ago.

VERY SLOOOOOWWWWWWWWW CLOCK SPEED

FRA-User
Avatar level
4,573

Excellent

2 years ago.

I have it and this no matter at all, know I am looking for another one like Ryzen 5 4500 of Honor Magicbook pro

POL-User
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4,566

Terrible

11 months ago.

slow lol, gaming - no, desktop - meh, on-line class - yes

NLD-User
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3,510

Good

3 months ago.

You can play Minecraft with it (with optifine on solid 60 fps)

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,358

Terrible

20 months ago.

i love it so much. the best I3 so far

PRT-User
Avatar level
2,640

Poor

20 months ago.

isto é de pobre e não gente rica como eu

HND-User
Avatar level
952

Poor

4 years ago.

Barely usable laptop processor, at least it saves a lot of power.

mazinga
Avatar level
56

Average

5 years ago.

shinivic laptop processor

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