Intel Core i3-6100T vs AMD Athlon Gold 3150C

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Intel Core i3-6100T or Intel Core i3-6100T – 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 i3-6100T 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 i3-6100T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Athlon Gold 3150C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon Gold 3150C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD Athlon Gold 3000
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-6100T Name AMD Athlon Gold 3150C
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100T is 3.2 GHz
The AMD Athlon Gold 3150C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon Gold 3150C is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
None None 2.4 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100T 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 Athlon Gold 3150C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Athlon Gold 3150C uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
9 Generation 8
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
24 Execution units 3
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 25 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100T 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 Athlon Gold 3150C is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1151 Socket FP5
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2020
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
117 $ Release price --
Skylake S Architecture Dali (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
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