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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% (1138th of 1420)

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

Popular builds with this CPU

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 113836.1%
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 Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
45.4% Average
Memory 67.6
1-Core 46.3
2-Core 83.1
42% 65.7 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 138
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 139
9% 139 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
39.6% Below average
Memory 60.2
1-Core 50.2
2-Core 89.5
42% 66.6 Pts
4-Core 109
8-Core 128
15% 118 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
38.6% Below average
Memory 56.5
1-Core 43.5
2-Core 79.8
38% 59.9 Pts
4-Core 118
8-Core 143
17% 130 Pts
64-Core 146
9% 146 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
35.3% Below average
Memory 52.8
1-Core 43
2-Core 86.2
37% 60.7 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 106
14% 106 Pts
64-Core 104
6% 104 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
34.9% Below average
Memory 51.8
1-Core 48.4
2-Core 80.4
37% 60.2 Pts
4-Core 104
8-Core 114
14% 109 Pts
64-Core 106
7% 106 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
28.5% Poor
Memory 41.8
1-Core 33.6
2-Core 64.4
29% 46.6 Pts
4-Core 85.5
8-Core 105
12% 95.4 Pts
64-Core 103
6% 103 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
27.2% Poor
Memory 41.4
1-Core 39.1
2-Core 73.6
31% 51.4 Pts
4-Core 71.2
8-Core 124
12% 97.4 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 64,577,790 CPUs tested.

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Typical Core i3-6006U Builds (Compare 3,427 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 15-3567

CPU
Core i3-6006UIntelBench 36%, 47,111 samples912x
GPU
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples2,095x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples906x
HD Graphics 620IntelBench 4%, 8,599 samples372x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 66%, 424,288 samples162x
A400 480GBKingston  $27Bench 74%, 237,487 samples89x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $19Bench 56%, 142,801 samples70x
RAM
HMA851S6AFR6N-UH 1x4GBUnknownBench 33%, 8,561 samples401x
AO1P24HC8T1-BSFS 1x8GBAdataBench 36%, 6,338 samples289x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples282x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 26% - Poor Total price: $22

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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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9,522

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

2 months ago.

CAN-User
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4,818

Excellent

15 months ago.

VERY SLOOOOOWWWWWWWWW CLOCK SPEED

FRA-User
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4,463

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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4,420

Terrible

4 months ago.

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

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,402

Excellent

3 years ago.

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

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,268

Terrible

13 months ago.

i love it so much. the best I3 so far

PRT-User
Avatar level
2,558

Poor

13 months ago.

isto é de pobre e não gente rica como eu

HND-User
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934

Poor

4 years ago.

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

mazinga
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56

Average

4 years ago.

shinivic laptop processor

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