Intel Core i3-2130 vs Intel Core i3-6100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-2130 or Intel Core i3-2130 – 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 i3-2130 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2130, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Core i 6000
2 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-2130 Name Intel Core i3-6100
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-2130 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2130 is 3.4 GHz
The Intel Core i3-6100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100 is 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-2130 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2130 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-6100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
48 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 24
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Generation 9
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-2130 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-6100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2011 Release date Q3/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price 117 $
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Skylake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2355
2355
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1197
1197

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2064
2064
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1543
1543

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1208
1208
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
569
569

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1045
1045
Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
811
811