Intel
Core i3-6100
Core i3
Current Price
$69.00
MSRP: $117.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#228
of 234
Overall Rank
#245
of 251
Value Rank
#140
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
2
Threads
4
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
3.7 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
3 MB (shared)
Power & Thermal
TDP
51W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A
Memory Support
Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No
Platform & Connectivity
PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 530
Closest Competitors by Performance
Quick Stats
Generation
6th Gen
Release Date
9/1/2015 - 10 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
2827Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value41.0
Efficiency55.4
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,085
Cinebench R23 Multi3,420
Geekbench 6 Single1,350
Geekbench 6 Multi2,850
PassMark5,520
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Core i3-6100
100%100%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
61%61%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
58%58%
Xbox One(Gen 8 (2013))
48%48%
PS4(Gen 8 (2013))
45%45%
Notes
The Core i3-6100 features 2 cores and 4 threads on Skylake, running at 3.7 GHz with 51W TDP. This budget processor delivered entry-level performance during the dual-core i3 era with DDR4 support. While severely limited by 2-core design and outdated by modern standards, it remains functional for very basic computing. Often available at rock-bottom pricing for legacy upgrades or minimal office needs where basic dual-core performance suffices.