Intel Core i3-6167U

Intel Core i3-6167U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-6167U, a processor of the Skylake U architecture, was manufactured using an efficient 14-nanometer process. It is designed for balanced performance in compact systems that value energy efficiency. A special feature of this processor is the integrated graphics unit, the Intel Iris Graphics 550.

For a Core i3, this offered remarkably above-average graphics performance. This enabled smooth playback of high-resolution media content and photo editing without major delays. Even with light video editing, it proved to be capable. With its two cores and four threads, further supported by 3 MB Level 3 Cache, this processor continues to handle everyday tasks effortlessly.

These include web browsing, word processing, and spreadsheets, as well as simple multitasking. The maximum memory bandwidth of 30 GB/s contributed significantly to the overall system performance, especially in combination with the powerful graphics unit. We found that the Intel Core i3-6167U always exhibited high energy efficiency, making it a reliable choice for mobile devices.

It offers a solid foundation for simple tasks and impresses with its economical operation.
  • Skylake U Architecture
  • Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 550
  • Reliable for everyday tasks
  • High energy efficiency

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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Multi-core performance
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A12-9700P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge)
782
AMD A12-9720P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge)
782
Intel Core i3-6167U
Intel Iris Graphics 550
768
AMD Ryzen AI 5 330
AMD Radeon 820M
758
Intel Core i9-11900KB
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU)
742
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-4258U
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
116 cb
Intel Core i5-6198DU
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
116 cb
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
115 cb
Intel Core i5-4300U
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
114 cb
Intel Atom x6425E
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
114 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-6650U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
300 cb
Intel Celeron J4125
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
296 cb
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
295 cb
Intel Core i3-6100H
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
294 cb
Intel Core i5-8200Y
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
291 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 6000U (20)
ArchitectureSkylake U
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1356
Generation6
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Core i3-7167U
Q4/2016

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel Iris Graphics 550
GPU frequency0.30 - 1.00 GHz
CUs / Shader48 / 384
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ3/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3-1866
DDR4-2133
DDR3-1600
29.9 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP28 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down23 W
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ3/2015
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-6167U
Intel Core i3-6167U
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