i3-10100F vs i5-6360U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6360U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.95
Core i3-10100F
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.51
+183%

Core i3-10100F outperforms Core i5-6360U by a whopping 183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19561161
Place by popularitynot in top-10020
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.98
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency12.308.02
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)12 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F 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 speed2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache4 MB6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F 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
SocketFCBGA1356FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM64 MBno data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Graphics 540no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F 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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i5-6360U 1.95
i3-10100F 5.51
+183%

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.

i5-6360U 3092
i3-10100F 8748
+183%

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.

i5-6360U 966
i3-10100F 1449
+50%

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.

i5-6360U 1901
i3-10100F 4496
+137%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.95 5.51
Recency 1 September 2015 12 October 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i5-6360U has 333.3% lower power consumption.

i3-10100F, on the other hand, has a 182.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-10100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6360U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6360U is a notebook processor while Core i3-10100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6360U and Core i3-10100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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