Core i5-6198DU vs Core i3-6167U

Core i5-6198DU

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Core i3-6167U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6198DU

2 / 4

3,109

0.0%

3,128

+0.6%

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 i5-6198DU is positioned at rank 270 and the Core i3-6167U is on rank 565, so the Core i5-6198DU 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 i5-6198DU

#258

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#259

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

418%

#260

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

384%

#261

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

382%

#262

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#264

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#265

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#266

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

350%

#267

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#270

Core i5-6198DU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-6198DU leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-6167U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-6198DU	Core i3-6167U
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 (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-6198DU	Core i3-6167U
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 i5-6198DU Benchmark Check

Core i3-6167U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6198DU and Core i3-6167U

Core i5-6198DU

The Core i5-6198DU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,109 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-6198DU and Core i3-6167U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-6198DU versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6167U — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-6198DU (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-6198DU scores 3,109 against the Core i3-6167U's 3,128 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-6167U. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-6198DU	Core i3-6167U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+4%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.7 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,109	3,128
Geekbench 6 Single	946	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6198DU uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6167U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-6198DU	Core i3-6167U
Socket	BGA	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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6198DU) / not specified (Core i3-6167U). The Core i5-6198DU includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core i3-6167U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6198DU targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6198DU rivals A9-9410.