Atom Z3735G vs i3-6100

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.69
+449%
Atom Z3735G
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 2 Watt
0.49

Core i3-6100 outperforms Atom Z3735G by a whopping 449% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17142903
Place by popularity97not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.77no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency4.9723.06
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Bay Trail-T (2013−2014)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)9 April 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$17

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz1.83 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size150 mm2112 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151UTFCBGA592
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt2 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB1 GB
Max memory channels21
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s5.3 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz646 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-6100 2.69
+449%
Atom Z3735G 0.49

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-6100 4270
+453%
Atom Z3735G 772

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.69 0.49
Integrated graphics card 2.60 0.77
Recency 1 September 2015 9 April 2014
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 2 Watt

i3-6100 has a 449% higher aggregate performance score, 237.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Atom Z3735G, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores, and 2450% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-6100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom Z3735G in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-6100 is a desktop processor while Atom Z3735G is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100 and Atom Z3735G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i3-6100
Core i3-6100
Intel Atom Z3735G
Atom Z3735G

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.5 1515 votes

Rate Core i3-6100 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.1 67 votes

Rate Atom Z3735G on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i3-6100 or Atom Z3735G, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.