EPYC 7343 vs Core i3-6100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.76
EPYC 7343
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 190 Watt
28.57
+935%

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i3-6100 by a whopping 935% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1612150
Place by popularity70not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.589.89
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD EPYC
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Milan (2021)
Release date1 September 2015 (8 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117$1,565
Current price$60 (0.5x MSRP)$2790 (1.8x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7343 has 526% better value for money than i3-6100.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm+
Die size150 mm24x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA1151SP3
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt190 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343. 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)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPP-no data
StatusLaunchedno data

Security technologies

Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
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 EPYC 7343 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s204.795 GB/s
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530N/A
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 EPYC 7343 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 EPYC 7343 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 EPYC 7343 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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
EPYC 7343 28.57
+935%

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i3-6100 by 935% 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
EPYC 7343 44189
+935%

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i3-6100 by 935% 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
EPYC 7343 1533
+27.8%

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i3-6100 by 28% 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 2343
EPYC 7343 11934
+409%

EPYC 7343 outperforms Core i3-6100 by 409% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 28.57
Recency 1 September 2015 15 March 2021
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 4 32
Cost $117 $1565
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 190 Watt

The EPYC 7343 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6100 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-6100 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7343 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100 and EPYC 7343, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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