Intel Core i3-6100H vs Intel Core i3-3240T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-6100H or Intel Core i3-6100H – 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 i3-6100H 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 i3-6100H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i3-3240T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3240T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-6100H Name Intel Core i3-3240T
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
6 Generation 3
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100H is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Core i3-3240T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3240T is 2.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100H 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 i3-3240T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3240T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2012
12 Direct X 11.0
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 48
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 6
9 Generation 7
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 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 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
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 25.6 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
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100H 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 i3-3240T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake H Architecture Ivy Bridge S
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 117 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1885
1885
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1065
1065

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1597
1597
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1212
1212

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
920
920
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
496
496

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
294
294
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
260
260