Intel Core i3-6100

Intel Core i3-6100
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-6100, with its Skylake S architecture, was a solid choice when it was introduced. It offered good performance for everyday computer use. Manufactured in the advanced 14nm process, it proved to be an energy-efficient processor. Even today, this chip is a viable option for many users.

It reliably handles classic office tasks, web browsing, and media playback. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 is particularly noteworthy. It delivered remarkable graphics performance for its time. Playing high-resolution videos was easily possible. Even playing less demanding titles worked well.

In addition, the Intel Core i3-6100 offered a reliable connection for expansion cards with its PCIe 3.0 support. The 3 MB Level 3 cache also contributed to smooth operation. We see that the Intel Core i3-6100 remains a reliable companion for its original purpose.
  • Skylake S-Architektur
  • Integrierte Intel HD Graphics 530
  • PCIe 3.0 Unterstützung
  • Energieeffizient durch 14-nm-Fertigung

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 498 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 650 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-4790
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,217
Intel Xeon Gold 6150
18C / 36T · 3.70 GHz
1,213
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,208
Intel Core i7-4790S
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,205
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
1,204
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD FX-8350
AMD FX-8350 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.10 GHz
2,361
Intel Core i3-7101TE
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
2,361
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
2,355
Intel Core i3-6300T
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
2,353
Intel Core i3-6098P
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
2,348
Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C / 12T · 3.90 GHz
374 cb
Intel Core i5-4670K
4C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
371 cb
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
368 cb
Intel Pentium Gold G6500T
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
367 cb
Intel Core i5-10400T
6C / 12T · 3.60 GHz
366 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
902
Intel Core i5-6500
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
902
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
901
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
899
Intel Xeon D-1746TER
10C / 20T · 3.10 GHz
899
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD FX-8320E
AMD FX-8320E 109 %
8C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
999 cb
Intel Core i5-4590T
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
935 cb
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
916 cb
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T
6C / 6T · 3.30 GHz
913 cb
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
894 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-7100
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
2,076
Intel Core i3-4370
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
2,071
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
2,064
Intel Core i7-860
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
2,039
Intel Pentium Gold G6400E
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
2,036
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i5-6500
Intel HD Graphics 530
403
Intel Core i5-6500T
Intel HD Graphics 530
403
Intel Core i3-6100
Intel HD Graphics 530
403
Intel Core i5-9400
Intel UHD Graphics 630
403
Intel Core i5-9400T
Intel UHD Graphics 630
403
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C / 128T · 3.20 GHz
28.9 s
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 3.80 GHz
44.5 s
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
947.2 s
Intel Core i3-4330
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
953.0 s
Intel Core i3-4130
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,017.8 s
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-2600K
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
365
Intel Core i5-6400
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
359
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
357
Intel Core i5-4460
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
353
Intel Core i5-3470
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
350
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-7100
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
1,104
Intel Pentium Gold G5420
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
1,077
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,045
Intel Pentium Gold G5400
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,044
AMD Athlon 3000G
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,040
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-4370
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
153 cb
Intel Core i5-6500
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
153 cb
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
152 cb
Intel Core i3-7300T
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
151 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
8C / 16T · 3.70 GHz
151 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium Gold G6400E
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
397 cb
Intel Pentium Gold G5420
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
395 cb
Intel Core i3-6100
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
392 cb
AMD Athlon 3000G
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
388 cb
Intel Core i3-4370
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
387 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 6000 (24)
ArchitectureSkylake S
Technology14 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1151
Generation6
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Core i3-7100
Q1/2017

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.05 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ3/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2133
DDR3-1600
34.1 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory64 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP51 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

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 price117 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-6100
Intel Core i3-6100
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