Intel Core i3-6100T vs Intel Pentium G4500

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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 Pentium G4500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G4500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-6100T Name Intel Pentium G4500
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

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 Pentium G4500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4500 is 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

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 Pentium G4500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 9
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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

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 51 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Pentium G4500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
117 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)