Intel Core i3-6100 vs AMD A8-7670K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-6100 or Intel Core i3-6100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-6100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD A8-7670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7670K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-6100 Name AMD A8-7670K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD A8-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100 is 3.7 GHz
The AMD A8-7670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7670K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-7670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7670K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 6
9 Generation 6
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-7670K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake S Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1151 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
117 $ Release price 120 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
8011
8011
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
6343
6343

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
4682
4682
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
4148
4148

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3774
3774
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2124
2124

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
392
392
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
250
250

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
4.8
4.8
AMD A8-7670K
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3.3
3.3