Average Bench: 54.4% (688th of 1442)

Based on 479 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000406E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6157U CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 42%Average: 54.4% Great: 61%
Gaming
Gaming 54%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski

Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-6157U averaged 45.5% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 76.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 68.2Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-6157U is just 19.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-6157U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 192Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 191Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 479 samples)
Min Avg Max
58.9 Memory 76.7 88
49.8 1-Core 68.2 76.2
88.1 2-Core 122 142
54.8% 88.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
123 4-Core 188 213
150 8-Core 191 212
25.3% 190 Pts
Min Avg Max
145 64-Core 192 213
11.9% 192 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 71.2
1-Core 71.9
2-Core 142
56% 95.1 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 195
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 75.8
1-Core 61.7
2-Core 116
52% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 169
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 73.7
1-Core 64.9
2-Core 115
52% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 169
22% 163 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 65.1
1-Core 52.3
2-Core 105
45% 74.1 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 160
20% 154 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 60.1
1-Core 48
2-Core 92.4
41% 66.8 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 174
21% 161 Pts
64-Core 183
11% 183 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 56.8
1-Core 59
2-Core 101
44% 72.3 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 162
20% 151 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 38.9
1-Core 35.7
2-Core 67.2
29% 47.3 Pts
4-Core 115
8-Core 133
16% 124 Pts
64-Core 124
8% 124 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 0.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 33.6
1-Core 15.5
2-Core 24.2
17% 24.4 Pts
4-Core 27.8
8-Core 31.4
4% 29.6 Pts
64-Core 31.6
2% 31.6 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,757,525 CPUs tested

Typical Core i3-6157U Builds (Compare 30 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-6157U Processor (3M Cache, 2.40 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'16
Processor Numberi3-6157U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$304.00
Clock Speed2.40 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP28 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Graphics 550
Graphics Base Frequency300.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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