Intel Core i3-6102E vs Intel Core i3-1215UL

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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 Intel Core i3-1215UL features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
6 Generation 12
Intel Core i3-6102E Name Intel Core i3-1215UL
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-1215UL has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4x Gracemont
4 Threads 8
None None 0.9 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 2x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
1.9 GHz Frequency None
None None 2.5 GHz
2x Cores None
None None 4.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-1215UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215UL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
192 Shaders 512
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2022
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9 Generation 13
14 nm Technology 10 nm
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 64
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

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 15 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 28 W
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP (PL2) 55 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 Intel Core i3-1215UL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2022
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Alder Lake U
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
225 $ Release price --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1744
3.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
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