i3-6102E vs i7-6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.08
+243%
Core i3-6102E
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.48

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i3-6102E by a whopping 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12202169
Place by popularity59not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.080.12
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Core i3
Power efficiency7.405.60
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 July 2015 (9 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6700 has 800% better value for money than i3-6102E.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3419
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size122 mm298.57 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E 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)
SocketFCLGA1151no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
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 i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4LPDDR3-1866
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 530
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E 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 i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i7-6700 5.08
+243%
i3-6102E 1.48

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.

i7-6700 8075
+244%
i3-6102E 2349

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.08 1.48
Recency 1 July 2015 12 October 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 25 Watt

i7-6700 has a 243.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-6102E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 160% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6102E in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6700 is a desktop processor while Core i3-6102E is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700 and Core i3-6102E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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