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Celeron G3930 vs Core i3-6006U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Celeron G3930 vs Core i3-6006U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron G3930

2017

Why buy it

✅+19% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,100 vs 1,313).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 3 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while Core i3-6006U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌240% higher power demand at 51W vs 15W.

Core i3-6006U

2016

Why buy it

✅+19.4% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 51W, a 36W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (630 vs 750).

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G3930 better than Core i3-6006U?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G3930 is ahead with a 0.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-6006U pulls ahead with 19.4% better Geekbench multi-core. Core i3-6006U also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-6006U is the stronger fit. You are getting 19.4% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G3930 is the better buy right now. Celeron G3930 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $42 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i3-6006U is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 19.4% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (53.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G3930 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2016). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron G3930 vs Core i3-6006U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Celeron G3930

The Celeron G3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,259 points. Launch price was $42.

Core i3-6006U

The Core i3-6006U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 November 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,273 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G3930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-6006U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3930 versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-6006U — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron G3930 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-6006U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930 scores 2,259 against the Core i3-6006U's 2,273 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-6006U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 630, a 17.4% lead for the Celeron G3930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 1,313 (17.7% advantage for the Core i3-6006U). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6006U.

Feature	Celeron G3930	Core i3-6006U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+45%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+45%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,259	2,273
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,200
Geekbench 6 Single	750+19%	630
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,100	1,313+19%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G3930 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6006U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G3930 versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i3-6006U — the Celeron G3930 supports 12.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3930) vs 12 (Core i3-6006U) — the Celeron G3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930) and Skylake-U (Core i3-6006U).

Feature	Celeron G3930	Core i3-6006U
Socket	LGA1151	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+13%	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3930) vs Yes (Core i3-6006U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930) and HD Graphics 520 (Core i3-6006U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930 targets Budget, Core i3-6006U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930 rivals Pentium G4560.