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 i3-6100H Name AMD Phenom II X4 975
Intel Core i 6000H Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
6 Generation 4
 
 

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
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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.
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2015 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 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 VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2011
BGA 1440 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake H Architecture Deneb (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology 45 nm