Intel Core i3-6100 vs Intel Core i3-6300

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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 Intel Core i3-6300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i3-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-6100 Name Intel Core i3-6300
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-6300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6300 is 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-6300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6300 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9 Generation 9
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
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 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 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 Intel Core i3-6300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price --
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 i3-6300
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
8227
8227
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
8011
8011

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
3876
3876
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3774
3774

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2568
2568
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2355
2355

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2229
2229
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2064
2064

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1247
1247
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1208
1208

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6300
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
403
403
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
392
392