Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs i3-6102E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6102E
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.34
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
2025
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
54.54
+3970%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX outperforms Core i3-6102E by a whopping 3970% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking237135
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.1218.80
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency2.256.55
DesignerIntelAMD
Manufacturerno dataTSMC
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)23 July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$2,899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX has 15567% better value for money than i3-6102E.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6102E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads448
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier19no data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size98.57 mm24x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors1750 Million33,260 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6102E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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
Socketno datasTR5
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6102E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6102E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6102E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6102E and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16136

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.

i3-6102E 1.34
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 54.54
+3970%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i3-6102E 2349
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 95346
+3959%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.34 54.54
Recency 12 October 2015 23 July 2025
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 350 Watt

i3-6102E has 1300% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX, on the other hand, has a 3970.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i3-6102E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-6102E is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is a server/workstation one.

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