Intel Core i3-6100 vs Intel Core i7-3615QE

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-6100 or Intel Core i3-6100 – 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 i3-6100 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.
The Intel Core i7-3615QE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3615QE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
6 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-6100 Name Intel Core i7-3615QE
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The Intel Core i7-3615QE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3615QE is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-3615QE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3615QE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
192 Shaders 128
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2011
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.0
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 16
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
9 Generation 7
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1066, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 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 45 W watts.
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3615QE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
117 $ Release price 335 $
Skylake S Architecture Ivy Bridge H
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 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 1151 Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3615QE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2938
2938
Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2064
2064

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2355
2355
Intel Core i7-3615QE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2162
2162

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1208
1208
Intel Core i7-3615QE
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
611
611