A6-3670K vs i3-6006U

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Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2182not rated
Place by popularity88not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency9.02no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date10 November 2016 (8 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size98.57 mm2228 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356FM1
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 520Radeon HD 6530D
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 10 November 2016 20 December 2011
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 100 Watt

i3-6006U has an age advantage of 4 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 566.7% lower power consumption.

A6-3670K, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

We couldn't decide between Core i3-6006U and A6-3670K. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core i3-6006U is a notebook processor while A6-3670K is a desktop one.


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