Intel Core i3-6100 vs Intel Core i7-7567U

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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 i7-7567U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7567U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-6100 Name Intel Core i7-7567U
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 7
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
 
 

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 i7-7567U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7567U is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 i7-7567U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7567U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 48
9 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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 / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 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 i7-7567U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2016
-- 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 Kaby Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1356
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 i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
9087
9087
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
8011
8011

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
4267
4267
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3774
3774

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2617
2617
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2355
2355

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2267
2267
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2064
2064

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1208
1208

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7567U
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
423
423
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
392
392