Core i3-1000NG4 vs Core i7-6650U

Core i3-1000NG4

2 Cores4 Thrd9 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2020

Core i7-6650U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1000NG4

2 / 4

3,530

0.0%

Core i7-620M

Core 2 Duo T6670

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,557

+0.8%

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 Core i3-1000NG4 is positioned at rank 623 and the Core i7-6650U is on rank 436, so the Core i7-6650U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1000NG4

#611

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

831%

#612

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

819%

#613

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

752%

#614

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

748%

#615

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

742%

#617

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

716%

#618

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

687%

#619

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

686%

#620

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

667%

#623

Core i3-1000NG4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6650U

#424

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

577%

#425

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

569%

#426

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

522%

#427

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

520%

#428

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

515%

#430

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

498%

#431

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

477%

#432

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

476%

#433

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

463%

#436

Core i7-6650U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1000NG4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Core i7-6650U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6650U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Core i7-6650U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-1000NG4 Benchmark Check

Core i7-6650U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1000NG4 and Core i7-6650U

Core i3-1000NG4

The Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 3,530 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-6650U

The Core i7-6650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 3,557 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1000NG4 and Core i7-6650U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6650U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-6650U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-6650U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1000NG4 scores 3,530 against the Core i7-6650U's 3,557 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-6650U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1000NG4 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6650U.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	Core i7-6650U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,530	3,557

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6650U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.