Core i3-6167U vs Core i3-10110Y

Core i3-6167U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Core i3-10110Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6167U

2 / 4

3,128

0.0%

3,171

+1.4%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i3-6167U is positioned at rank 565 and the Core i3-10110Y is on rank 672, so the Core i3-6167U 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 i3-6167U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#553

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

750%

#554

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

739%

#555

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

679%

#556

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

676%

#557

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

670%

#559

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

647%

#560

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

620%

#561

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

619%

#562

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

602%

#565

Core i3-6167U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y

#660

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

925%

#661

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

912%

#662

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

837%

#663

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

833%

#664

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

826%

#666

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

797%

#667

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

764%

#668

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

763%

#669

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

743%

#672

Core i3-10110Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10110Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-6167U	Core i3-10110Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6167U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-6167U	Core i3-10110Y
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 i3-6167U Benchmark Check

Core i3-10110Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6167U and Core i3-10110Y

Core i3-6167U

The Core i3-6167U 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $304.

Core i3-10110Y

The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-6167U and Core i3-10110Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6167U versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y — a 38.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i3-6167U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10110Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6167U scores 3,128 against the Core i3-10110Y's 3,171 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i3-10110Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6167U vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y.

Feature	Core i3-6167U	Core i3-10110Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	4 GHz+48%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+170%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	3,128	3,171+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6167U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10110Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.