Core 2 Duo T6600 vs Core i3-6100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.76
+441%

Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by a whopping 441% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16122766
Place by popularity70not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.58no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core 2 Duo
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date1 September 2015 (8 years ago)6 January 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data
Current price$60 (0.5x MSRP)$131

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/s800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size150 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1151PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600. 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+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP-no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-
StatusLaunchedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 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 Core 2 Duo T6600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600 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 Core 2 Duo T6600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600.

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 2.76
+441%
Core 2 Duo T6600 0.51

Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 441% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-6100 4270
+442%
Core 2 Duo T6600 788

Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 442% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-6100 1200
+390%
Core 2 Duo T6600 245

Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 390% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-6100 2344
+515%
Core 2 Duo T6600 381

Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Duo T6600 by 515% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 0.51
Recency 1 September 2015 6 January 2009
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i3-6100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T6600 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-6100 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T6600 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Duo T6600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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