Intel Core i3-6100T vs Intel Celeron G3900T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Celeron G3900T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen.
Intel Core i3-6100T Name Intel Celeron G3900T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Intel Celeron G3900T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3900T is 2.6 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

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 Intel Celeron G3900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3900T uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
9 Generation 9
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 12
192 Shaders 96
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.0
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °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 Intel Celeron G3900T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2016
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
117 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
6928
6928
Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
4527
4527

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3264
3264
Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
2561
2561

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2176
2176
Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
1025
1025

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1722
1722
Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
1330
1330

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1086
1086
Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
565
565

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100T
2C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
339
339
Intel Celeron G3900T
2C 2T @ 2.6 GHz
198
198