Intel Core i3-6100H vs AMD Phenom II X4 975

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Intel Core i3-6100H or Intel Core i3-6100H – 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 i3-6100H 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 i3-6100H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 975, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Phenom II
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000H Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-6100H Name AMD Phenom II X4 975
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100H is 2.7 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X4 975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 975 is 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100H 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 AMD Phenom II X4 975 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
Q3/2015 Release date --
9 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 125 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100H 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 AMD Phenom II X4 975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2011
Skylake H Architecture Deneb (K10)
BGA 1440 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
14 nm Technology 45 nm
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB