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Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel Core i5-6200U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-7100U or Intel Core i5-6200U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-7100U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-7100U was released in Q4/2016. The Intel Core i5-6200U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-6200U was released in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i3 | Family | Intel Core i5 |
Intel Core i 7000U | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000U |
7 | Generation | 6 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Skylake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-5200U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the Intel Core i3-7100U or Intel Core i5-6200U can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
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2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.70 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i3-7100U or Intel Core i5-6200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
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Intel HD Graphics 620 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Execution units | 24 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
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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Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
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DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM | Memory | DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
L2 Cache | ||
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
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15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the Intel Core i3-7100U or Intel Core i5-6200U as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
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14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | BGA 1356 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
281 $ | Release price | 281 $ |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-7100U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6200U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel Core i5-6200U |
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