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Core i3-6100U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.3 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 43.4% (974th of 1442)

Based on 24,116 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000406E3, , BFEBFBFF000306A9, 1FABFBFF000406E3 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100U CPU @ 2.30GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6100U CPU @ 3.40GHz
Poor: 18%Average: 43.4% Great: 57%
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-6100U averaged 56.6% 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 61.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 54.7Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-6100U is 39.3%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-6100U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 154Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 153Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 24,116 samples)
Rank 97443.4%
Min Avg Max
13.4 Memory 61.8 83.1
27.9 1-Core 54.7 69
50.6 2-Core 99.1 124
44.2% 71.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
84 4-Core 145 191
106 8-Core 153 191
19.8% 149 Pts
Min Avg Max
104 64-Core 154 191
9.5% 154 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 64.2
2-Core 115
54% 86.7 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 169
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
53.8% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 64.8
2-Core 125
55% 89.1 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 174
23% 175 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
53.7% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 66.4
2-Core 117
54% 86.8 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 177
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 74.7
1-Core 63.4
2-Core 110
52% 82.8 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 174
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
50.4% Above average
Memory 70.6
1-Core 66.2
2-Core 118
52% 85 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 170
24% 174 Pts
64-Core 179
11% 179 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
48.9% Average
Memory 67.6
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 122
51% 84.4 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 178
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
45.4% Average
Memory 60.4
1-Core 67.7
2-Core 118
49% 82 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 179
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
42.6% Average
Memory 55.5
1-Core 53.5
2-Core 118
44% 75.6 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 173
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
42.2% Average
Memory 59.5
1-Core 59.6
2-Core 92.5
44% 70.5 Pts
4-Core 148
8-Core 136
19% 142 Pts
64-Core 139
9% 139 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,754,814 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP Notebook

CPU
Core i3-6100UIntelBench 43%, 24,116 samples1x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples2,495x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples1,738x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples1,180x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples248x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples152x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples150x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 23%, 50,921 samples399x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 1x8GBSamsungBench 37%, 122,420 samples378x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples342x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-6100U Processor (3M Cache, 2.30 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi3-6100U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Max TDP15 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866
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
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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7 months ago.

NLD-User
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3,510

Average

3 years ago.

This used to be my old computer CPU. It can handle basic tasks, but when you try to do ANYTHING related to gaming (or open more than 4 chrome tabs) it will get H O T, and it'll be super slow.

NOR-User
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2,290

Good

5 years ago.

workhorse, great size, great battery, great wifi signal

NGA-User
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804

Poor

20 months ago.

I use one so, I do love it's performance

TROYTHESHARK
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34

Average

4 years ago.

Pretty good CPU

rakib1971
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10

Excellent

4 years ago.

good

Lord_Gaben
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2

Average

3 years ago.

One of the least powerful for a laptop CPU. Even my 7 year old i7-4500u performs much better. Not at all good for moderate to demanding tasks.

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