Average Bench: 57.6% (622nd of 1442)

Based on 6,076 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, , 1FABFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100T CPU @ 3.20GHz
Poor: 37%Average: 57.6% Great: 68%
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-6100T averaged 42.3% 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 74.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 86.8Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-6100T is 30.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-6100T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 241Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 240Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 6,076 samples)
Min Avg Max
47 Memory 74.7 91.1
62.2 1-Core 86.8 97.7
105 2-Core 154 181
62% 105 Pts
Min Avg Max
151 4-Core 235 272
158 8-Core 240 271
31.7% 238 Pts
Min Avg Max
166 64-Core 241 271
14.9% 241 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.4
1-Core 91.7
2-Core 156
65% 109 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 243
32% 242 Pts
64-Core 241
15% 241 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.5
1-Core 94.5
2-Core 168
66% 114 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 256
34% 254 Pts
64-Core 255
16% 255 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.7
1-Core 87.2
2-Core 150
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 245
8-Core 239
32% 242 Pts
64-Core 241
15% 241 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.1
1-Core 86.1
2-Core 153
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 241
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 241
15% 241 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.7
1-Core 80.2
2-Core 136
59% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 235
32% 238 Pts
64-Core 241
15% 241 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 69.1
1-Core 82.5
2-Core 147
58% 99.5 Pts
4-Core 254
8-Core 258
34% 256 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 67.6
1-Core 82.5
2-Core 146
58% 98.5 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 236
31% 233 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 64.1
1-Core 79.8
2-Core 139
55% 94.4 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 226
30% 225 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.5
1-Core 56.9
2-Core 143
53% 90.7 Pts
4-Core 148
8-Core 214
23% 181 Pts
64-Core 236
15% 236 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3040

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-6100T Processor (3M Cache, 3.20 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi3-6100T
# 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$117.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015A (35W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency950 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedYes

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

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

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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