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

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

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.
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
9 Generation --
192 Shaders --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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