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Intel Core i3 6100 Cpu
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Intel Core i5 6500
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3 editorial reviews
Apart from the odd surprise such as the Haswell-based, multiplier-unlocked Pentium G3258, Intel’s CPU offerings have been consistent in terms of overclockingRead more
The Intel Core i3-6100 is a good choice for a budget general-purpose PC or as a starting point for a gaming rig.Read more
This review was originally written before locked Intel chips based on the Skylake architecture - like this i3 - could b…Read more
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When Intel first launched their Skylake processors, buyers’ choices were essentially limited to a pair of options: the i7 6700K and later the i5 6600K. Both boasted features enthusiasts looked for like unlocked multipliers and fast out-of-box performance but they were also priced accordingly...Read more
Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.Read more
This review was written before Intel made clear its intentions to lock down on unofficial overclocking on non-K series …Read more
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4.1 out of 5
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General

Processor socketLGA 1151LGA 1155LGA 1151
Component forPC
N/A
PC
Operating modes64-bit
N/A
  • 32-bit
  • 64-bit

Processor

Clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Number of cores244
Number of threads444
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35.0 W77.0 W35.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in0.0 in
Bus typeDMI3
N/A
DMI3
Idle statesyes
N/A
yes
Max turbo speed
N/A
3.6 GHz3.6 GHz

Integrated Graphics

On-board graphics adapteryes
N/A
yes
TypeIntel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 530
On-board graphics adapter base frequency350.0 MHz650.0 MHz350.0 MHz
On-board graphics adapter DirectX version12.0
N/A
12.0

Memory

Cache3 MB6 MB6 MB
Cache typeL3
N/A
Smart Cache
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 1866
  • 2133
N/A
  • 1333
  • 1600
  • 1866
  • 2133
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64.0 GB
N/A
64.0 GB
Memory types supported by processor
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
N/A
  • DDR3L SDRAM
  • DDR4 SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s
N/A
34.1 GB/s
Memory channelsDual
N/A
Dual

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