Core i3-6100

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-6100

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-6100 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,124 Rank: 774
Rank Name Score Visual
770 Core i7-8750H 5,127
+0.1%
771 Core i5-8259U 5,126
+0%
772 Ryzen 5 3400G 5,125
+0%
773 Core i5-10200H 5,125
+0%
774 Core i3-6100 5,124
775 Ryzen 5 2400G 5,123
+-0%
776 Xeon E3-1230 V2 5,122
+-0%
777 EPYC 7251 5,119
-0.1%
778 Core i7-7660U 5,115
-0.2%
779 Core i3-8109U 5,114
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-6100 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,636 Rank: 1046
Rank Name Score Visual
1042 Core i3-6300 4,640
+0.1%
1043 Xeon W3550 4,638
+0%
1044 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,638
+0%
1045 Pentium 4,637
+0%
1046 Core i3-6100 4,636
1047 Core i5-6500TE 4,634
+-0%
1048 Core i3-4370 4,633
-0.1%
1049 Athlon 3000G 4,632
-0.1%
1050 Core i5-2400 4,632
-0.1%
1051 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,630
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-6100 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,449 Rank: 594
Rank Name Score Visual
590 Xeon Gold 6132 5,452
+0.1%
591 Core i5-8500T 5,451
+0%
592 Core i5-7400 5,451
+0%
593 Xeon Gold 5222 5,449
+0%
594 Core i3-6100 5,449
595 Xeon E3-1231 v3 5,449
+0%
596 FX-8300 5,448
+-0%
597 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,447
+-0%
598 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,444
-0.1%
599 Ryzen 5 1500X 5,444
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-6100 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,572 Rank: 1065
Rank Name Score Visual
1061 Core i3-8121U 4,573
+0%
1062 Pentium J6426 4,573
+0%
1063 PRO A10-8750B 4,573
+0%
1064 Athlon 240GE 4,572
+0%
1065 Core i3-6100 4,572
1066 Xeon X5450 4,572
+0%
1067 Core i7-860S 4,572
+0%
1068 Pentium G4600 4,571
+-0%
1069 A8-9600 4,571
+-0%
1070 FX-9830P 4,571
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-6100 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,559 Rank: 1026
Rank Name Score Visual
1022 Pentium Gold G5400 4,560
+0%
1023 Core i5-3330S 4,560
+0%
1024 Athlon X4 845 4,560
+0%
1025 Pentium 6805 4,560
+0%
1026 Core i3-6100 4,559
1027 Phenom II X4 B65 4,559
+0%
1028 Core i7-7567U 4,558
+-0%
1029 Athlon X4 880K 4,558
+-0%
1030 Core i5-6400T 4,557
+-0%
1031 Pentium G4600 4,557
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-6100 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,599 Rank: 968
Rank Name Score Visual
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,602
+0.1%
965 Pentium 6805 4,601
+0%
966 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,600
+0%
967 Core i5-3330 4,600
+0%
968 Core i3-6100 4,599
969 Core i5-2500 4,598
+-0%
970 Core i7-2760QM 4,597
+-0%
971 Core i5-6267U 4,596
-0.1%
972 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,596
-0.1%
973 Xeon E3-1260L 4,596
-0.1%

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Core i3-6100 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-6100 remains a notable entry in the desktop processor landscape, particularly for budget-conscious users and those requiring integrated graphics. Launched in September 2015, the processor is built on Intel's Skylake architecture, which brought significant improvements in power efficiency and performance over its predecessors. Despite its age, the Core i3-6100 continues to hold relevance in low-cost systems, thanks to its balanced performance and integrated Intel HD 530 graphics.

At its core, the i3-6100 features a dual-core design with hyper-threading, effectively delivering four threads for improved multitasking. It operates at a base frequency of 3.7 GHz, with a locked multiplier limiting overclocking potential. The processor is manufactured on a 14 nm process and includes 3 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain responsiveness during memory-intensive operations. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GiB and a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s.

The integrated Intel HD 530 graphics are a key strength, offering a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of 1050 MHz. With 24 execution units and support for up to three displays, the GPU is capable of handling basic gaming and multimedia tasks. While not suited for modern AAA titles, it provides sufficient performance for office applications, web browsing, and HD video playback.

The Core i3-6100's overall score of 5124 places it at #774 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5449 (#593) and a multicore score of 4636 (#1046). Its single-core performance is particularly strong, outperforming many modern low-power processors and even some older quad-core CPUs. However, its multicore performance lags behind contemporary offerings, reflecting its two-core design and lack of advanced architectural features.

Despite being over eight years old, the i3-6100 is still competitive in entry-level systems. It is often found in budget desktops, HTPCs, and small form-factor builds where power efficiency and cost are critical. While it cannot keep pace with today's high-end processors—such as the top-ranked Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—it remains a reliable option for general computing and light productivity workloads.
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Intel Core i3-6100

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-6100
Family: Core
Series: i3-6000
Model Number: i3-6100
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 51 W
Release Price: $117.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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