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Intel BX80662I36320

Core i3-6320

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @3.9GHz, Skylake.
Release date: Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 69.4% (412th of 1442)

Based on 1,734 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6320 CPU @ 3.90GHz
Poor: 57%Average: 69.4% Great: 76%
Gaming
Gaming 69%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 79%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i3-6320 averaged 30.5% 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 86.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 113Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-6320 is just 19.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-6320 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 314Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 311Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,734 samples)
Rank 41269.4%
Min Avg Max
72.5 Memory 86.3 94.6
82.9 1-Core 113 124
147 2-Core 199 233
76.8% 133 Pts
Min Avg Max
211 4-Core 305 345
234 8-Core 311 346
41% 308 Pts
Min Avg Max
241 64-Core 314 346
19.4% 314 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
71.5% Very good
Memory 91.6
1-Core 112
2-Core 196
78% 133 Pts
4-Core 299
8-Core 300
40% 300 Pts
64-Core 298
18% 298 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
71.1% Very good
Memory 91.4
1-Core 113
2-Core 196
78% 133 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 304
40% 299 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
69.6% Good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 118
2-Core 220
80% 141 Pts
4-Core 316
8-Core 318
42% 317 Pts
64-Core 314
19% 314 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
58.5% Above average
Memory 78.7
1-Core 96.9
2-Core 167
67% 114 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 227
30% 225 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
LGA1151, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
56.5% Above average
Memory 67.7
1-Core 108
2-Core 188
68% 121 Pts
4-Core 259
8-Core 283
36% 271 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $170 @ launch in Oct '15
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Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 82%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

Motherboard: Asrock Z170M Pro4S - $130

CPU
Core i3-6320Intel  $165Bench 69%, 1,734 samples1x
GPU
GTX 1060-6GBNvidia  $117Bench 56%, 1,368,019 samples39x
GTX 1070Nvidia  $132Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples23x
HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 188,220 samples20x
SSD
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples17x
850 EVO M.2 250GBSamsungBench 102%, 28,058 samples10x
BX100 250GBCrucial  $141Bench 87%, 42,930 samples8x
RAM
Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GBCorsair  $40Bench 85%, 653,654 samples13x
Fury DDR4 2133 C14 2x8GBHyperX  $125Bench 73%, 59,072 samples12x
Vengeance LPX DDR4 2133 C13 2x8GBCorsair  $46Bench 69%, 47,721 samples12x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 83% - Excellent Total price: $551

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-6320 Processor (4M Cache, 3.90 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi3-6320
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$149.00 - $157.00
Clock Speed3.9 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP51 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
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

 Comments

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Average

4 years ago.

nibba it has 2 cores and 4 threads which is okay but nibba most modern games need 4 cores reeeeeeeeeeeeee

Comment 

Solid performing CPU, extremely good single and dual core peformance to rival much more expensive processors. Performs brilliantly in general use cases and in gaming with a mid range graphics card to accompany it.—Mar '16

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