Intel Core i3-6100U | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-6100U and the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-6100U 2 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 6000U (20) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 7000 (3) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake U | Architecture | Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-7100U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-6100U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-6100U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i3-6100U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 550 |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 520 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 4 |
192 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 520 | GPU | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-6100U, while the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 44.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-6100U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-6100U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-6100U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-6100U has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 7050 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-6100U | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1356 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q2/2023 |
281 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
ARM Mali-G68 MP4 @ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 7050
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-6100U | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 |
Unknown | Unknown |