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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£95
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3971
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Core i3 6098P review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

5.8

User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.5

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.8

Platform

1.0%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

Poor
5.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.3

User reviews

30.0%

2.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(11)
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Good
  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i3-6098P is a dual-core desktop processor from the 6th Generation 'Skylake' architecture, featuring 4 threads via Hyper-Threading and a fixed base clock speed of 3.6 GHz. Operating on the LGA 1151 socket with a 54W TDP, it includes 3MB of Smart Cache and supports up to 64GB of DDR4-2133 or DDR3L-1600 memory. Main pros include its reliable single-core performance for basic productivity, support for ECC memory, and high energy efficiency for budget builds. However, its primary cons are the lack of Turbo Boost technology, a weaker integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 compared to its i3-6100 counterpart, and limited multitasking capabilities due to having only two physical cores.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 6098P

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.5

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.8

Platform

1.0%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

4.2
Intel Core i3 6098P has a technical score of 4.16 points, which is lower than that of 76.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.3

User reviews

30.0%

2.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(11)
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.8
Intel Core i3 6098P has a user score of 5.77 points, which is lower than that of 99% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
2.3
Intel Core i3 6098P has a popularity of 2.3 points, which is higher than 76.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.0
Intel Core i3 6098P has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Core i3 6098P belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Core i3 6098P uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i3 6098P uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Core i3 6098P has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i3 6098P offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i3 6098P offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.6 GHz
Intel Core i3 6098P has a base clock of 2x3.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i3 6098P uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i3 6098P is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

3 MB
Intel Core i3 6098P has an L3 cache of 3 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Core i3 6098P has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Core i3 6098P has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L/DDR4
Intel Core i3 6098P supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4, which is older than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,133 MHz
Intel Core i3 6098P supports memory speeds up to 2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to 8.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

2,133 MHz
Intel Core i3 6098P supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 83.8% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i3 6098P supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i3 6098P includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 510
Intel Core i3 6098P uses the Intel HD Graphics 510 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 81.5% of processors and equal to that in 0.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
Intel Core i3 6098P has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i3 6098P has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i3 6098P supports H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 51.3% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

54 W
Intel Core i3 6098P has a TDP of 54 W which is higher than that of 62.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

54 W
Intel Core i3 6098P has a base power of 54 W which is higher than that of 62.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

N/A
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i3 6098P does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i3 6098P vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 6098P includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 6098P includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 6098P supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i3 6098P supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 2.3x more popular
    Intel Core i3 6098P is more popular than the average processor (2.30 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Core i3 6098P is more popular than the average processor (2.30 vs 1.000).2.3 vs 1
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 6098P uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i3 6098P uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 2.63x cheaper
    Intel Core i3 6098P is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
    Intel Core i3 6098P is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).£95 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 6098P uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 6098P supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 6098P includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

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Overall
Platform
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i3 6098P has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
    December 2015
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i3 6098P does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i3 6098P supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 77.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,094 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 24.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,107 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 62.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,971 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 16.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,078 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i3 6098P has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i3 6098P has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i3 6098P uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 27.3% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i3 6098P supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i3 6098P uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 510 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i3 6098P does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 20% higher base power
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a higher base power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 77.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,094 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,094 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,094 vs 4,793
  • 24.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,107 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,107 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,107 vs 1,471
  • 62.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,971 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,971 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,971 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 16.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,078 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i3 6098P has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,078 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,078 vs 2,483
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i3 6098P has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i3 6098P has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i3 6098P has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
11 Reviews
amazon
5.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i3 6098P?

  • Good value for money in budget builds
  • Sufficient performance for basic daily tasks like web browsing and document editing
  • Stays cool and does not easily overheat during standard use
  • Decent power efficiency, typically consuming around 40-54 watts
  • Capable of handling older or less demanding games at 1080p when paired with a dedicated GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 6098P?

  • Dual-core architecture is considered obsolete for modern AAA gaming and heavy multitasking
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 is weak and prone to lagging in games like Valorant or Fortnite
  • Lacks the extra physical cores needed for heavy processing tasks
  • Inferior performance compared to the very similar i3-6100, which has better graphics and a higher clock speed
  • Higher TDP (54W) than some comparable or slightly faster models

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Core i3-6098P @ 3.60GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-6098P is a 2016 dual-core, 3.60 GHz Skylake desktop processor for the LGA 1151 socket, offering efficient performance for budget-oriented systems. With a CPU Mark score of roughly 3,971, this 54W TDP chip excels in single-threaded tasks and daily office work while remaining highly power-efficient. Limitations include weak integrated graphics and only two physical...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/12/2025
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i3-6098P (8T)

The Intel Core i9-14900KS, as shown in the CPU-Z benchmark lpcda4/8, is a special edition flagship processor featuring 24 cores (8 Performance, 16 Efficient) and 32 threads, representing the peak of the LGA 1700 platform. A major pro is its record-breaking 6.2 GHz out-of-the-box clock speed, providing top-tier single-threaded performance. In terms of performance, the i9-14900KS...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/03/2026
Intel i3-6098P vs i5-3470 - CPU Benchmarks Would you like to see gaming-specific bottleneck tests or power efficiency comparisons for this CPU?

The Intel Core i5-3470 (2012) and i3-6098P (2016) offer a trade-off between higher multi-core performance and architectural efficiency, with the i5-3470 providing approximately 15% better overall performance. The i5-3470 excels in multi-threaded tasks due to its four physical cores, higher cache, and turbo boost (up to 3.6 GHz), but its cons include higher power consumption (77W...Read more

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hardware.info
06/09/2017
Intel retires Core i5-6600K and i7-6700K

Intel has officially discontinued the 6th Generation "Skylake" Core i7-6700K and i5-6600K processors, marking the end of an era for mainstream DDR4 and LGA 1151 platforms. Known for strong single-threaded performance and excellent overclocking (4.4–4.7 GHz), the i7-6700K offered 4 cores/8 threads for productivity, while the i5-6600K provided high-value gaming performance. Despite...Read more

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