i7-13790F vs i3-6006U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6006U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.49
Core i7-13790F
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
30.26
+1931%

Core i7-13790F outperforms Core i3-6006U by a whopping 1931% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2173148
Place by popularity70not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.00
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency9.0642.45
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date10 November 2016 (7 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$441

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size98.57 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F 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
SocketFCBGA13561700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F. 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)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
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 Core i7-13790F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
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 520N/A
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 Core i7-13790F 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 Core i7-13790F 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 i7-13790F 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 i7-13790F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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 1.49
i7-13790F 30.26
+1931%

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 2281
i7-13790F 46309
+1930%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.49 30.26
Recency 10 November 2016 10 February 2023
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i3-6006U has 333.3% lower power consumption.

i7-13790F, on the other hand, has a 1930.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 700% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-13790F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6006U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-6006U is a notebook processor while Core i7-13790F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6006U and Core i7-13790F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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