i3-1000G1 vs i5-6600K

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1418not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.72no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)Intel Ice Lake
Power efficiency4.14no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date5 August 2015 (9 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplier3511
L1 cache64 KB (per core)160 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151Intel BGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 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 i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 5 August 2015 1 August 2019
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 9 Watt

i5-6600K has 100% more physical cores.

i3-1000G1, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 911.1% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i5-6600K and Core i3-1000G1. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i5-6600K is a desktop processor while Core i3-1000G1 is a notebook one.


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