Intel Core i3-10100Y vs Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y

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Intel Core i3-10100Y or Intel Core i3-10100Y – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10100Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Core i3 Family
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i3-10100Y Name Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y
Intel Core i 10000 Group
10 Generation --
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10100Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100Y is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
2x Cores None
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.3 GHz Frequency None
2 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads --
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10100Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y does not have integrated graphics.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2018 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 33.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels --
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 5 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
3.5 W TDP down None
7 W TDP up None
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10100Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date --
BGA Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology --