Intel Core i3-6006U vs AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE

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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 Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-6006U Name AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD Athlon Silver 3000G
 
 

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 Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE is 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

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 Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 3
9 Generation 8
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 / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
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 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Athlon Silver Pro 3125GE is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number YD3125C6M2OFH
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake U Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1356 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- 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 4.0 MB