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Core i3-6100H

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.7 GHz, Skylake.
Release date ≈ Q1 2016.

Average Bench: 56.1% (657th of 1442)

Based on 313 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100H CPU @ 2.70GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 56.1% Great: 64%
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-6100H averaged 43.8% 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 77.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 72.4Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-6100H is 23.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-6100H performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 207Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 206Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 313 samples)
Rank 65756.1%
Min Avg Max
52.7 Memory 77.5 88.7
35.7 1-Core 72.4 85.8
67.9 2-Core 130 161
57% 93.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
114 4-Core 203 239
126 8-Core 206 239
27.2% 205 Pts
Min Avg Max
122 64-Core 207 239
12.8% 207 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
58.6% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 73.6
2-Core 133
60% 97 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 206
26% 199 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
53.8% Above average
Memory 76.7
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 124
56% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 187
24% 183 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
52.4% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 60.4
2-Core 105
52% 81 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 156
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
50% Average
Memory 75.7
1-Core 67.2
2-Core 120
54% 87.8 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 167
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
44.7% Average
Memory 65.9
1-Core 55.9
2-Core 108
47% 76.7 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 162
19% 147 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
38.6% Below average
Memory 60.7
1-Core 44.5
2-Core 75.6
39% 60.3 Pts
4-Core 98.7
8-Core 95.9
13% 97.3 Pts
64-Core 105
6% 105 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,763,091 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 15 9550

CPU
Core i3-6100HIntelBench 56%, 313 samples6x
GPU
HD 530 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 5%, 213,495 samples1,180x
GTX 960MNvidiaBench 16%, 73,363 samples504x
GTX 1080-TiNvidia  $485Bench 124%, 840,268 samples4x
SSD
PM951 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBSamsungBench 140%, 7,011 samples271x
THNSN5512GPU7 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBToshibaBench 160%, 14,022 samples204x
PM951 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB 1TBSamsungBench 155%, 2,610 samples87x
RAM
HMA41GS6AFR8N-TF 2x8GBHynixBench 70%, 55,289 samples430x
16ATF1G64HZ-2G1A2 2x8GBMicronBench 69%, 6,021 samples142x
HMA451S6AFR8N-TF 2x4GBHynixBench 66%, 17,761 samples108x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-6100H Processor (3M Cache, 2.70 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi3-6100H
# 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$225.00
Clock Speed2.7 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Max TDP35 W
Product BriefLink

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency900 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 TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

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
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1440

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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