Core i3-6006U vs Pentium 4417U

Core i3-6006U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6006U

2 / 4

2,273

+0.6%

Celeron 847

Core i3-530

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,260

0.0%

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 Pentium 4417U is on rank 497, 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 Pentium 4417U

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#485

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

649%

#486

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

640%

#487

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

587%

#488

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

585%

#489

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

579%

#491

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

559%

#492

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

536%

#493

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

535%

#494

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

521%

#497

Pentium 4417U

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 Pentium 4417U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-6006U	Pentium 4417U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6006U (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-6006U	Pentium 4417U
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 i3-6006U Benchmark Check

Pentium 4417U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6006U and Pentium 4417U

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.

Pentium 4417U

The Pentium 4417U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-6006U and Pentium 4417U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i3-6006U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 4417U uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6006U scores 2,273 against the Pentium 4417U's 2,260 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-6006U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6006U vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U.

Feature	Core i3-6006U	Pentium 4417U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB SmartCache
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	2,273	2,260
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,200	—
Geekbench 6 Single	630	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,313	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1356 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i3-6006U	Pentium 4417U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1356
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 (Pentium 4417U). The Core i3-6006U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the Pentium 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6006U targets Mobile.