Intel Core i3-6100 vs Intel Processor N50

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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 Processor N50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor N series.
To use the Intel Processor N50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Processor N50/N100/N200
6 Generation 13
Intel Core i3-6100 Name Intel Processor N50
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Processor N
 
 

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 Processor N50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N50 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 2
None None 3.2 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x Gracemont
 
 

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 Processor N50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor N50 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.75 GHz
14 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 16
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2023
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU)
192 Shaders 128
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
9 Generation 13
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

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 6 W watts.
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 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 Processor N50 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2023
117 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket BGA
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Skylake S Architecture Alder Lake N