i5-580M vs i3-6006U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6006U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.43
+16.3%
Core i5-580M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.23

Core i3-6006U outperforms Core i5-580M by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21962327
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Power efficiency9.023.32
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date10 November 2016 (8 years ago)26 September 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$266

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.33 GHz
Bus typeOPIDMI 1.0
Bus rate4 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplier2020
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size98.57 mm281+114 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1750 Million382+177 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1356BGA1288,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response+no data
PAEno data36 Bit
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
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 Core i5-580M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s17.051 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 520Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz766 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M 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 Core i5-580M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6006U and Core i5-580M.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-6006U 1.43
+16.3%
i5-580M 1.23

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-6006U 2275
+16.7%
i5-580M 1950

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-6006U 652
+45.2%
i5-580M 449

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-6006U 1342
+61.3%
i5-580M 832

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i3-6006U 3227
i5-580M 3519
+9%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-6006U 7364
i5-580M 7666
+4.1%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i3-6006U 2
i5-580M 2
+2.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 1.23
Integrated graphics card 2.16 0.77
Recency 10 November 2016 26 September 2010
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i3-6006U has a 16.3% higher aggregate performance score, 180.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-6006U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-580M in performance tests.


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