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 i3-6102E Name AMD Athlon II X2 210e
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

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
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 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.
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
Q3/2015 Release date --
 
 

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 VP9 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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.
pci PCIe pci
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
14 nm Technology 45 nm
225 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
BGA 1440 Socket AM3
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Propus
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