Core i3-6100T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-6100T

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

4,924 Rank: 931
Rank Name Score Visual
927 Core i7-4800MQ 4,925
+0%
928 Core i7-5550U 4,925
+0%
929 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,924
+0%
930 Xeon D-1521 4,924
+0%
931 Core i3-6100T 4,924
932 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,922
+-0%
933 Pentium 6805 4,922
+-0%
934 Pentium G4500T 4,921
-0.1%
935 Core i5-6500TE 4,920
-0.1%
936 Xeon E5-2648L v4 4,919
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,566 Rank: 1137
Rank Name Score Visual
1133 Atom x5-Z8300 4,570
+0.1%
1134 Pentium G4500T 4,569
+0.1%
1135 Xeon E5530 4,569
+0.1%
1136 Core i5-2450P 4,568
+0%
1137 Core i3-6100T 4,566
1138 Core i3-4350 4,566
+0%
1139 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,565
+-0%
1140 Core i3-10110U 4,565
+-0%
1141 Xeon E3-1235 4,565
+-0%
1142 Core M3-7Y32 4,564
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,163 Rank: 840
Rank Name Score Visual
836 Core i7-3970X 5,167
+0.1%
837 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 5,165
+0%
838 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 5,164
+0%
839 Ryzen 5 7520U 5,164
+0%
840 Core i3-6100T 5,163
841 Core i5-5257U 5,163
+0%
842 Ryzen 5 1400 5,162
+-0%
843 Core i5-7442EQ 5,161
+-0%
844 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,159
-0.1%
845 Core i5-1030NG7 5,159
-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 i3-6100T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,557 Rank: 1133
Rank Name Score Visual
1129 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,558
+0%
1130 Xeon L5420 4,558
+0%
1131 Core i3-4360T 4,558
+0%
1132 PRO A10-8770E 4,558
+0%
1133 Core i3-6100T 4,557
1134 Core i7-920XM 4,557
+0%
1135 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,556
+-0%
1136 Core i3-7100H 4,556
+-0%
1137 Core i3-4130 4,556
+-0%
1138 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,556
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,540 Rank: 1100
Rank Name Score Visual
1096 A10 PRO-7800B 4,542
+0%
1097 Core i7-860S 4,541
+0%
1098 PRO A8-8650B 4,541
+0%
1099 Core i7-7560U 4,540
+0%
1100 Core i3-6100T 4,540
1101 Core i3-4150 4,540
+0%
1102 Core i5-2400S 4,540
+0%
1103 FX-9830P 4,540
+0%
1104 Phenom II X4 B40 4,540
+0%
1105 Pentium Silver J5005 4,539
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,581 Rank: 1017
Rank Name Score Visual
1013 Core i5-2300 4,582
+0%
1014 Xeon E5640 4,582
+0%
1015 Core i7-930 4,582
+0%
1016 Core i7-880 4,582
+0%
1017 Core i3-6100T 4,581
1018 Core i3-4340 4,581
+0%
1019 Core i3-4330 4,581
+0%
1020 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,581
+0%
1021 Xeon W3550 4,580
+-0%
1022 Xeon L5640 4,580
+-0%

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Core i3-6100T Details

The Core i3-6100T, released in 2015 as part of Intel's Skylake generation, stands as a low-power, dual-core desktop processor designed for budget systems and energy-efficient builds. While outdated by modern standards, it remains relevant for basic productivity and light multimedia tasks. With a TDP of just 35 W, it leverages Intel’s 14 nm process to deliver efficiency, making it a suitable option for compact or fanless systems. Its LGA-1151 socket and support for DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory ensure compatibility with a range of older motherboards and memory kits.

At its core, the i3-6100T operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and supports simultaneous multithreading, enabling it to handle four threads. It features a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, with a 0.125 MiB L1 cache split between instruction and data. The processor integrates Intel’s HD Graphics 530, which delivers up to 950 MHz in burst mode and supports up to three displays, making it capable of handling basic graphics and video playback. It supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, ensuring compatibility with modern software and virtualization workloads.

In benchmark performance, the Core i3-6100T scores 4924 overall, placing it at #929 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5163 ranks it #840, showing strong performance for its class, while its multicore score of 4566 places it at #1137. These results indicate that while the CPU excels in single-threaded applications, its dual-core design limits its scalability in heavily threaded environments. It outperforms several modern low-power processors like the Core i3-10110U and Core i5-7442EQ but trails behind contemporary offerings such as the Ryzen 5 7520U and Core i7-3970X.

When compared to its nearest competitors, the i3-6100T holds a narrow lead over the Core i3-6098P and the Pentium G4500T in multicore performance, yet it falls short of the Core i7-4800MQ and Core i7-5550U in overall throughput. In the broader context of the top 50 CPUs, it lags significantly behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed 8,000 points in both single-core and multicore tests. This highlights the processor’s niche positioning as a low-cost, energy-efficient solution rather than a high-performance option.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-6100T remains a viable choice for basic office computing, media streaming, and entry-level virtualization. Its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it suitable for compact desktops and embedded systems, though users seeking higher performance should consider more modern alternatives. While it no longer competes with current-generation CPUs, its longevity and efficiency continue to support its role in budget and low-power computing environments.
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Intel Core i3-6100T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-6100T
Family: Core
Series: i3-6000
Model Number: i3-6100T
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (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: 35 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: 950 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

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI XFR SMT Boost
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