Intel Core i3-10325 vs Intel Core i3-6006U

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Intel Core i3-10325 or Intel Core i3-10325 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10325 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10325, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6006U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6006U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-10325 Name Intel Core i3-6006U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 6
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10325 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10325 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-6006U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6006U is 2.0 GHz
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10325 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10325 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6006U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6006U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 520
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10325 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-6006U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Skylake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
169 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB