Core i5-650 vs Core i3-6006U

Core i5-650

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Core i3-6006U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-650

2 / 4

2,254

0.0%

2,273

+0.8%

Celeron 847

Core i3-530

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 i5-650 is positioned at rank 946 and the Core i3-6006U is on rank 370, 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 i5-650

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

24334%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22993%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16695%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5029%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3984%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3485%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1996%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1970%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1794%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1794%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1774%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1726%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1702%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1695%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1679%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

100%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

99%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

98%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

98%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

98%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

98%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

97%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

96%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

96%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

95%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

95%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-6006U (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-650	Core i3-6006U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-650 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-650	Core i3-6006U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-650 Benchmark Check

Core i3-6006U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-650 and Core i3-6006U

Core i5-650

The Core i5-650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $35.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-650 and Core i3-6006U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Core i5-650 versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-6006U — a 53.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-650 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-650 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-6006U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-650 scores 2,254 against the Core i3-6006U's 2,273 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-6006U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-650 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6006U.

Feature	Core i5-650	Core i3-6006U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+73%	2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+60%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,254	2,273
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,200
Geekbench 6 Single	—	630
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,313

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-650 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-6006U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-650	Core i3-6006U
Socket	LGA1156	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
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: not specified (Core i5-650) / Yes (Core i3-6006U). The Core i3-6006U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the Core i5-650 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6006U targets Mobile.