Core i3-6100U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-6100U

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

4,673 Rank: 1132
Rank Name Score Visual
1128 Core i5-5250U 4,675
+0%
1129 Core i7 870 4,674
+0%
1130 Core i3-3225 4,674
+0%
1131 Core i3-6100E 4,673
+0%
1132 Core i3-6100U 4,673
1133 Core i7-4510U 4,672
+-0%
1134 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,670
-0.1%
1135 Core i5-2500K 4,668
-0.1%
1136 Xeon W3670 4,668
-0.1%
1137 Core i7-5600U 4,666
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,738 Rank: 920
Rank Name Score Visual
916 Core i3-8300 4,742
+0.1%
917 FX-8150 4,740
+0%
918 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,739
+0%
919 Pentium G4600T 4,738
+0%
920 Core i3-6100U 4,738
921 Xeon W3670 4,738
+0%
922 Core i5-7500T 4,737
+-0%
923 Pentium Gold G5400 4,736
+-0%
924 Core i7-2600 4,736
+-0%
925 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,735
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,630 Rank: 1192
Rank Name Score Visual
1188 Xeon W3565 4,637
+0.2%
1189 Xeon E3-1245 4,637
+0.2%
1190 Core M-5Y71 4,635
+0.1%
1191 Pentium Silver N6005 4,633
+0.1%
1192 Core i3-6100U 4,630
1193 Core i7 930 4,630
+0%
1194 Celeron G1840 4,630
+0%
1195 Core i5-4210U 4,630
+0%
1196 Athlon II X4 651 4,629
+-0%
1197 Pentium 4417U 4,627
-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 i3-6100U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,529 Rank: 1308
Rank Name Score Visual
1304 Phenom II X4 840 4,530
+0%
1305 Core i5-5250U 4,530
+0%
1306 A10-5745M 4,530
+0%
1307 Core M3-7Y32 4,529
+0%
1308 Core i3-6100U 4,529
1309 Celeron N4100 4,529
+0%
1310 Celeron G3930 4,529
+0%
1311 Phenom II X4 B45 4,529
+0%
1312 Pentium G3250T 4,529
+0%
1313 Core i5-660 4,529
+0%

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Data Processing

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

4,500 Rank: 1325
Rank Name Score Visual
1321 Pentium G3430 4,501
+0%
1322 Core i7-4500U 4,501
+0%
1323 Core i5-5250U 4,501
+0%
1324 Core i7-2655LE 4,500
+0%
1325 Core i3-6100U 4,500
1326 Celeron G4920 4,500
+0%
1327 Pentium G3450 4,500
+0%
1328 Xeon E5506 4,500
+0%
1329 Core i5-3427U 4,500
+0%
1330 A8-3550MX 4,500
+0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,547 Rank: 1120
Rank Name Score Visual
1116 Core i5-4200M 4,548
+0%
1117 Core i7-4600U 4,548
+0%
1118 Core i7-4510U 4,548
+0%
1119 Core i3-5157U 4,548
+0%
1120 Core i3-6100U 4,547
1121 A10-7890K 4,547
+0%
1122 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+0%
1123 Core i5-5257U 4,547
+0%
1124 Core i5-3380M 4,547
+0%
1125 A10-7870K 4,547
+0%

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Core i3-6100U Details

The Intel Core i3-6100U stands as a testament to the efficiency-focused design of the Skylake-U architecture, released in 2015 as part of Intel's 6th Generation Core lineup. While now over a decade old, this mobile processor remains relevant in low-power systems where integrated graphics and power efficiency are prioritized over raw performance. Its 14 nm manufacturing process and compact 15 W TDP make it well-suited for ultrabooks and lightweight laptops, particularly those designed for extended battery life and minimal thermal output.

Featuring a dual-core design with four threads enabled via Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, the i3-6100U operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, capable of boosting to 2.7 GHz under load. It includes a modest 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, supporting efficient data retrieval for general-purpose computing. The processor supports DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, and DDR3L-1600 memory types, with a maximum capacity of 32 GiB and a memory bandwidth of up to 31.79 GiB/s, which was competitive for its time but now lags behind modern standards.

Integrated into the chip is the HD Graphics 520 GPU, a 24-execution unit unit capable of reaching 1.0 GHz during burst operations. While not suited for gaming or GPU-intensive tasks, it provides adequate performance for basic multimedia playback, light photo editing, and multi-monitor setups—supporting up to three displays simultaneously. The processor also includes full support for modern x86-64 instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's enhanced SpeedStep technology, ensuring energy-efficient operation under varying workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-6100U achieves a multicore score of 4,738, placing it at #919 among 2,060 processors, and a single-core score of 4,630, ranking #1,192. Its overall score of 4,673 lands it at #1,131, indicating balanced but modest performance. It trails behind more modern processors such as the Ryzen 3 4300U and Core i3-3225, while outperforming older or lower-tier models like the Core i7-2600 and Pentium Gold G5400. The CPU’s performance in physics and data processing tasks aligns closely with mid-range mobile chips from the mid-2010s.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-6100U is best suited for users who require a reliable, energy-efficient processor for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. While it lacks the power to handle modern gaming or content creation workloads, its low power draw and integrated graphics make it a viable option in budget laptops or second-hand systems where long battery life and basic functionality are the primary concerns.
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Intel Core i3-6100U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-6100U
Family: Core
Series: i3-6000
Model Number: i3-6100U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $281.00

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: DDR4-2133 LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 520
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.75 billion
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 Boost 2 SMT XFR 2 Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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