Intel Core i3-6102E vs AMD Athlon II X2 210e

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Intel Core i3-6102E or Intel Core i3-6102E – 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 i3-6102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 210e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 210e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i3-6102E Name AMD Athlon II X2 210e
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6102E is 1.9 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 210e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 210e is 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6102E 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 II X2 210e does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2015 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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 ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 45 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6102E 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 II X2 210e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
225 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2010
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1440 Socket AM3
Skylake U Architecture Propus
14 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!