Intel Core i3-6006U vs AMD A9-9425

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Intel Core i3-6006U or Intel Core i3-6006U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-6006U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6006U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD A9-9425 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A9-9425, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-6006U Name AMD A9-9425
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD A9-9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6006U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6006U is 2.0 GHz
The AMD A9-9425 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A9-9425 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4 Threads 2
None None 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6006U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6006U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A9-9425 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A9-9425 uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 3
9 Generation 7
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
None TDP up 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6006U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A9-9425 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q2/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake U Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1356 Socket FP4
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-6006U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2284
2284
AMD A9-9425
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
1529
1529

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6006U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1119
1119
AMD A9-9425
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
831
831

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6006U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
558
558
AMD A9-9425
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
299
299

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6006U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
505
505
AMD A9-9425
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
491
491

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6006U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
214
214
AMD A9-9425
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
141
141

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6006U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
84
84
AMD A9-9425
2C 2T @ 3.1 GHz
82
82