Intel Core i3-6102E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215

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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.
Intel Core i3-6102E Name Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215
Mobile Segment --
6 Generation --
Intel Core i 6000U Group
Intel Core i3 Family
 
 

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
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture --
2x Cores None
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores --
4 Threads --
1.9 GHz Frequency None
 
 

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 does not have integrated graphics.
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 Generation --
192 Shaders --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2015 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
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 JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 0 bytes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI No
2 Memory channels --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

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.
Skylake U Architecture --
225 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2015 Release date --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
14 nm Technology --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
BGA 1440 Socket