Core i3-6006U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-6006U

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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 Core i3-6006U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,350 Rank: 1470
Rank Name Score Visual
1466 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,354
+0.1%
1467 FX-6100 4,352
+0%
1468 Phenom II X4 940 4,352
+0%
1469 Athlon II X4 645 4,351
+0%
1470 Core i3-6006U 4,350
1471 A6-7400K 4,350
+0%
1472 Core i5-580M 4,349
+-0%
1473 Phenom II X3 B77 4,349
+-0%
1474 Pentium E6800 4,345
-0.1%
1475 A8-5500B 4,344
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-6006U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,297 Rank: 1765
Rank Name Score Visual
1761 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,298
+0%
1762 A4-6210 4,298
+0%
1763 Sempron 3850 4,298
+0%
1764 Celeron 3855U 4,297
+0%
1765 Core i3-6006U 4,297
1766 Pentium G645 4,297
+0%
1767 Xeon E5506 4,297
+0%
1768 Intel Atom x5-E8000 4,296
+-0%
1769 Celeron 1000M 4,296
+-0%
1770 A4-4000 4,295
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-6006U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,385 Rank: 1407
Rank Name Score Visual
1403 FX-6350 4,388
+0.1%
1404 A12-9700P 4,388
+0.1%
1405 Phenom II X4 B60 4,386
+0%
1406 Intel Core i5-540M 4,385
+0%
1407 Core i3-6006U 4,385
1408 Phenom II X2 560 4,384
+-0%
1409 Pentium 2020M 4,383
+-0%
1410 Core 2 Duo E8600 4,382
-0.1%
1411 Pentium G620 4,381
-0.1%
1412 Core i3-5015U 4,381
-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 Core i3-6006U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1399
Rank Name Score Visual
1395 Athlon II X4 630 4,519
+0%
1396 A8-7410 4,519
+0%
1397 Phenom II X4 805 4,519
+0%
1398 Core i5-2450M 4,518
+0%
1399 Core i3-6006U 4,518
1400 Atom C3538 4,518
+0%
1401 Core i3-5015U 4,518
+0%
1402 Core i3-5005U 4,518
+0%
1403 Core i3-560 4,518
+0%
1404 Core i3-530 4,518
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-6006U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,488 Rank: 1407
Rank Name Score Visual
1403 A10-7400P 4,489
+0%
1404 Core i3-2100T 4,489
+0%
1405 Core i5-560M 4,489
+0%
1406 Phenom II X3 705e 4,489
+0%
1407 Core i3-6006U 4,488
1408 Pentium G3220 4,488
+0%
1409 Celeron G1850 4,488
+0%
1410 Core m7-6Y75 4,487
+-0%
1411 Core m5-6Y57 4,487
+-0%
1412 Core i7-2677M 4,487
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-6006U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,532 Rank: 1208
Rank Name Score Visual
1204 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,533
+0%
1205 Core m5-6Y57 4,533
+0%
1206 Pentium G3470 4,533
+0%
1207 A8-7650K 4,533
+0%
1208 Core i3-6006U 4,532
1209 Core i3-2100 4,532
+0%
1210 A10-7800 4,532
+0%
1211 Core i3-3220T 4,532
+0%
1212 Core i7-3667U 4,532
+0%
1213 Xeon E5606 4,532
+0%

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Core i3-6006U Details

The Core i3-6006U, released by Intel in 2015, is a mobile processor built on the Skylake microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node. Though now over eight years old, it remains relevant for basic computing tasks due to its efficient 15 W TDP and integrated HD Graphics 520. Designed for entry-level laptops, the chip features a dual-core, four-thread configuration with a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 2.2 GHz. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, or DDR3L-1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. The processor includes 3 MiB of L3 cache, 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.125 MiB of L1 cache, providing adequate performance for everyday productivity and light multimedia use.

Intel's HD Graphics 520 GPU, integrated into the chip, offers 24 execution units capable of reaching a burst frequency of 900 MHz. It supports up to three displays and can handle basic video playback and casual gaming, though it is not suited for modern 3D applications. The processor includes a range of instruction set extensions, including AVX2, AES-NI, and FMA3, enabling efficient handling of encryption, multimedia, and general-purpose compute tasks. It also supports Intel's virtualization technologies, such as VT-x and VT-d, as well as features like Intel SpeedStep and Hyper-Threading for power efficiency and multithreaded performance.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-6006U achieves an overall score of 4350, placing it at #1470 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4385, ranking #1406, while its multicore score is 4297, ranking #1764. These results indicate that while the processor performs well in single-threaded workloads, its multicore performance is significantly behind modern CPUs. Compared to contemporaries like the Celeron N2940 or the Core i3-5015U, the i3-6006U offers a balanced improvement in both clock speed and architecture, but it falls short of today’s mainstream mobile processors.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-6006U is best suited for users who prioritize power efficiency and cost over raw performance. It remains viable for light office work, web browsing, and media consumption on thin and light laptops. However, its lack of modern features like DDR5 support, PCIe 4.0, and higher memory bandwidth limits its usefulness in more demanding environments. While it may still be found in older business or educational devices, it is no longer competitive with current-generation processors in either single- or multicore performance. For users seeking a modern upgrade, Intel’s current Core i3 lineup or AMD’s Ryzen 3 series offer substantial improvements in speed, efficiency, and feature support.
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Intel Core i3-6006U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-6006U
Family: Core
Series: i3-6000
Model Number: i3-6006U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $281.00

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 520
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 900 MHz
Execution Units: 24

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 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 SMT XFR 2 Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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