CPU
GPU
Celeron G3930
Core i3-6006U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron G3930 is positioned at rank 395 and the Core i3-6006U is on rank 370, so the Core i3-6006U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6006U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930 | Core i3-6006U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930 | Core i3-6006U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3930 and Core i3-6006U
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.
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% |
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. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Celeron G3930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% 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 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
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.
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | Core i3-6006U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 520 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile |
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