CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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 i7-6900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series. To use the Intel Core i7-6900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
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Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i3-6102E |
Name |
Intel Core i7-6900K |
Intel Core i 6000U |
Group |
Intel Core i 6000 |
6 |
Generation |
6 |
Intel Core i3 |
Family |
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition |
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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 i7-6900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6900K is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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No |
Overclocking |
Yes |
None |
None |
3.7 GHz |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
2 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
4 |
Threads |
16 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
2x |
Cores |
8x |
1.9 GHz |
Frequency |
3.2 GHz |
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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 i7-6900K does not have integrated graphics.
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0.35 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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24 |
Execution units |
-- |
Q3/2015 |
Release date |
-- |
0.95 GHz |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
-- |
Max. displays |
-- |
192 |
Shaders |
-- |
32.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
9 |
Generation |
-- |
12 |
Direct X |
-- |
14 nm |
Technology |
-- |
Intel HD Graphics 530 |
GPU name |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
-- |
AI hardware |
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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.
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Decode / Encode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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No |
AV1 |
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Decode |
VP9 |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
VP8 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
h264 |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
-- |
Decode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
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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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 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.
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64.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2400 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
34.1 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
No |
2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
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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 140 W watts.
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25 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
140 W |
100 °C |
Tjunction max |
-- |
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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 i7-6900K is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
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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, AVX2 |
3.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
20.0 MB |
Q4/2015 |
Release date |
Q2/2016 |
225 $ |
Release price |
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
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Part Number |
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BGA 1440 |
Socket |
LGA 2011-3 |
Skylake U |
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) |
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