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.
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i3-6102E Name Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215
Intel Core i 6000U Group
6 Generation --
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
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores --
4 Threads --
normal Core architecture --
2x Cores None
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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
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
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
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
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels --
 
 

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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q4/2015 Release date --
225 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket
Skylake U Architecture --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
14 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)