Core i3-6006U
VS
E2-7110

Core i3-6006U vs E2-7110

Intel

Core i3-6006U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2016
VS
AMD

E2-7110

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2015

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 Core i3-6006U is positioned at rank 370 and the E2-7110 is on rank 584, so the Core i3-6006U 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 i3-6006U

#358
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
516%
#359
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
509%
#360
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
467%
#361
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
465%
#362
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
461%
#364
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
445%
#365
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
427%
#366
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
426%
#367
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
414%
#370
Core i3-6006U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-7110

#572
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
771%
#573
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
760%
#574
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
698%
#575
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
695%
#576
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
688%
#578
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
665%
#579
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
637%
#580
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
636%
#581
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
619%
#584
E2-7110
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-6006U leads in gaming performance. However, the E2-7110 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i3-6006UE2-7110
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i3-6006UE2-7110
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6006U and E2-7110

Intel

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.

AMD

E2-7110

The E2-7110 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,282 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The Core i3-6006U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the E2-7110 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-7110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i3-6006U versus 1.8 GHz on the E2-7110 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-6006U. The Core i3-6006U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the E2-7110 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6006U scores 2,273 against the E2-7110's 2,282 — a 0.4% lead for the E2-7110.

FeatureCore i3-6006UE2-7110
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2 GHz+11%
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
2048 kB+300%
Process
14 nm-50%
28 nm
Architecture
Skylake (2015−2016)
Carrizo-L (2015)
PassMark
2,273
2,282
Cinebench R23 Multi
2,200
Geekbench 6 Single
630
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,313
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6006U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E2-7110 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-6006UE2-7110
Socket
BGA1356
FP4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-6006U) / not specified (E2-7110). The Core i3-6006U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the E2-7110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6006U targets Mobile.

FeatureCore i3-6006UE2-7110
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 520
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes
Target Use
Mobile