i7-920XM vs i3-6100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.69
+119%
Core i7-920XM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 55 Watt
1.23

Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i7-920XM by a whopping 119% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17172326
Place by popularity97not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.77no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i7
Power efficiency4.992.12
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Clarksfield (2009−2010)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)23 September 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$1,054

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s2500 MHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size150 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size64 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530None
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
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 i7-920XM 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 Core i7-920XM 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 i7-920XM 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 i7-920XM.

PCIe version3.02
PCI Express lanes1616

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
+119%
i7-920XM 1.23

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
+119%
i7-920XM 1950

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.

i3-6100 1211
+232%
i7-920XM 365

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.

i3-6100 2367
+126%
i7-920XM 1047

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.69 1.23
Recency 1 September 2015 23 September 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 55 Watt

i3-6100 has a 118.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 7.8% lower power consumption.

i7-920XM, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-6100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-920XM in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-6100 is a desktop processor while Core i7-920XM is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100 and Core i7-920XM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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