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Intel Core i3-6157U Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i3-6157U was released in Q3/2016 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 i3-6157U achieved a result of 657 points (single-core) or 1,474 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core i3-6157U |
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| Family: | Intel Core i3 (205) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 6000U (20) |
| Architecture: | Skylake U |
| Technology: | 14 nm |
| Segment: | Notebook |
| Generation: | 6 |
| Predecessor: | Intel Core i3-5157U |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i3-6157U has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6157U is 2.40 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 2 / 4 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 2x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.40 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | -- |
| Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
The Intel Core i3-6157U has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-6157U has the Intel Iris Graphics 550 installed, which has 48 streaming multiprocessors (384 shaders).
| GPU name: | Intel Iris Graphics 550 |
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| GPU frequency: | 0.30 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 1.00 GHz |
| Compute units: | 48 |
| Shader: | 384 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q3/2015 |
| Max. displays: | 3 |
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| 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 |
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| h265 / HEVC (10 bit): | No |
| h264: | Decode / Encode |
| VP8: | Decode / Encode |
| VP9: | No |
| AV1: | No |
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| AVC: | Decode / Encode |
| VC-1: | Decode |
| JPEG: | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-6157U 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. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| 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 ManagementThe Intel Core i3-6157U has a TDP of 28 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 28 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | 23 W |
| Tjunction max.: | 100 °C |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-6157U 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: | Q3/2016 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-6157U 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.
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
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