Core i7-6567U vs Ryzen 3 3250U

CPU

GPU

Core i7-6567U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Ryzen 3 3250U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6567U

2 / 4

3,680

0.0%

3,718

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-6567U is positioned at rank 560 and the Ryzen 3 3250U is on rank 983, so the Core i7-6567U 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 i7-6567U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

97%

#548

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

741%

#549

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

731%

#550

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

671%

#551

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

668%

#552

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

662%

#554

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

639%

#555

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

613%

#556

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

612%

#557

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

595%

#560

Core i7-6567U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3250U

#971

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1973%

#972

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1944%

#973

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1785%

#974

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1777%

#975

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1760%

#977

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1700%

#978

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1630%

#979

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1627%

#980

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1584%

#983

Ryzen 3 3250U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

98%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

97%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

96%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

96%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

95%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

94%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

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 Ryzen 3 3250U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6567U	Ryzen 3 3250U
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)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6567U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6567U	Ryzen 3 3250U
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 i7-6567U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3250U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6567U and Ryzen 3 3250U

Core i7-6567U

The Core i7-6567U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 3,680 points. Launch price was $69.

Ryzen 3 3250U

The Ryzen 3 3250U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,718 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6567U and Ryzen 3 3250U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6567U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3250U — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-6567U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-6567U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6567U scores 3,680 against the Ryzen 3 3250U's 3,718 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 3250U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-6567U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3250U.

Feature	Core i7-6567U	Ryzen 3 3250U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	3,680	3,718+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6567U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.