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Intel Core i3-6100U Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i3-6100U was released in Q3/2015 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 1356. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i3-6100U achieved a result of 617 points (single-core) or 1,360 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i3-6100U
Family:	Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 6000U (20)
Architecture:	Skylake U
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	6
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	Intel Core i3-7100U

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100U has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100U is 2.30 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i3-6100U has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-6100U has the Intel HD Graphics 520 installed, which has 24 streaming multiprocessors (192 shaders).

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 520
GPU frequency:	0.30 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.00 GHz
Compute units:	24
Shader:	192
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q3/2015

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	9
Direct X:	12
Technology:	14 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	32 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	Decode
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	Decode / Encode
VP9:	Decode

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode / Encode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i3-6100U supports a maximum of 32 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 34.1 GB/s.

LPDDR3-1866 DDR4-2133 DDR3-1600	29.9 GB/s 34.1 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	32 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth:	11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i3-6100U has a TDP of 15 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	15 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	7.5 W
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-6100U is made in 14 nm and has 3.00 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1356
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q3/2015
Release price:	281 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i3-6100U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-6100U have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i3-4000M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	735
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	735
	Intel Core M-5Y31 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	722
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	720
	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	702
	Intel Core i7-3540M 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	697
	Intel Core M-5Y10c 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	695

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Celeron J6412 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1662
	Intel Core m5-6Y54 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	1648
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1645
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	1643
	Intel Core i5-5250U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	1621
	AMD Ryzen 3 3250U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1588
	AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1588

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-2670QM 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	622
	Intel Core i7-2675QM 4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz	622
	Intel Core i3-5157U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	620
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	617
	Intel Core i5-2540M 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	615
	Intel Celeron N6210 2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz	614
	AMD 3020e 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	614

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-4600U 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1372
	Intel Core i5-3210M 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1366
	Intel Core i5-6300U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1364
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	1360
	Intel Core i5-3610ME 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1360
	Intel Core i5-6200U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1346
	Intel Core i7-4610Y 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	1346

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Atom x6425E Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU) @ 0.75 GHz	400
	Intel Core i7-13650HX Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) @ 1.55 GHz	397
	Nintendo Switch NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) @ 0.77 GHz	393
	Intel Core i3-6100U Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.00 GHz	384
	Intel Core i3-8100H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.00 GHz	384
	AMD Ryzen 3 3250U AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.00 GHz	384
	Intel Core i3-8145UE Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.00 GHz	384

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-4288U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	2644
	Intel Core i5-3320M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	2642
	Intel Pentium Silver N5030 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2639
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	2630
	Intel Core i5-5350U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	2614
	Intel Core i5-3610ME 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	2610
	Intel Core i3-5157U 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2599

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-2430M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	655
	Intel Core i3-4000M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	648
	Intel Core i5-4210U 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	646
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	643
	Intel Pentium Gold 4415U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	641
	Intel Core i3-7020U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	640
	Intel Core i5-2410M 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	629

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	99
	Intel Core i5-3437U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	99
	Intel Core i5-4250U 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	99
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	98
	Intel Pentium Gold 4415U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	98
	Intel Core M-5Y31 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	98
	Intel Core i5-3337U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	96

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-3230M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	258
	Intel Core i7-7Y75 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	254
	Intel Core i5-4360U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	252
	Intel Core i3-6100U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	251
	Intel Core i5-L16G7 5C 5T @ 1.80 GHz	251
	Intel Pentium Gold 4415U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	251
	Intel Core i3-4100M 2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	251

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,817 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,763 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,500 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,472 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,088 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,422 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
741 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,106 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,103 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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