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  • Avg. price: ~£130
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3630
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Intel Core i3 6100T review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.1

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%

3.7

Technical Score

10.0%

7.1

User score

Poor
3.7

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%

2.5

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.1

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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(47)
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 2.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.2

    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 i3-6100T is a dual-core, four-thread 6th Generation 'Skylake' desktop processor designed for the LGA 1151 socket with a base clock speed of 3.20 GHz. Key characteristics include its highly efficient 35W Thermal Design Power (TDP), 3 MB of Intel Smart Cache, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530, which supports 4K resolution at 60Hz via DisplayPort. Notable pros include its low power consumption, support for both DDR4 (up to 2133 MHz) and DDR3L memory, and the rare inclusion of ECC memory support for a consumer-grade i3. Main cons are its lack of Intel Turbo Boost technology, a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and performance that is limited for modern gaming or heavy multitasking compared to newer quad-core alternatives.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 6100T

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%

2.5

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

3.7
Intel Core i3 6100T has a technical score of 3.72 points, which is lower than that of 90.4% 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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(47)
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.1
Intel Core i3 6100T has a user score of 7.14 points, which is lower than that of 94.3% 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.
4.1
Intel Core i3 6100T has a popularity of 4.1 points, which is higher than 81.1% 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%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

5.8
Intel Core i3 6100T has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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

3.2 GHz
Intel Core i3 6100T reaches a boost clock of 3.2 GHz which is lower than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
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 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i3 6100T has a base clock of 2x3.2 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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

DDR4-2133 MHz
Intel Core i3 6100T supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.9% of processors and equal to 5.3% 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 530
Intel Core i3 6100T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 78.4% of processors and equal to that in 2.3% 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

24
Intel Core i3 6100T has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% 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 6100T 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.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW dec
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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

35 W
Intel Core i3 6100T has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% 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

35 W
Intel Core i3 6100T has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% 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

35 W
Intel Core i3 6100T has a boost power of 35 W which is lower than that of 74.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
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 6100T does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i3 6100T vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    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

    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.35 W vs 64 W
  • 4.14x more popular
    Intel Core i3 6100T is more popular than the average processor (4.14 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 6100T is more popular than the average processor (4.14 vs 1.000).4.14 vs 1
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    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

    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • 1 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a higher front-end width than the average processor (5 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    What it is: How many instructions the CPU front end can decode or dispatch per cycle at the architectural level.
    When it matters: When you are comparing deeper architectural throughput rather than user-visible speed in normal buying decisions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    Intel Core i3 6100T has a higher front-end width than the average processor (5 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.5 vs 4
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Core i3 6100T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • 1 wider front-end design
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a higher front-end width than the average processor (5 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Core i3 6100T supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Core i3 6100T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i3 6100T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, CLMUL vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i3 6100T has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
    September 2015
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i3 6100T does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 6100T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 62.1% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,055 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 25.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,852 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 78% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 28.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 65.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,630 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i3 6100T has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Core i3 6100T does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T 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 6100T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i3 6100T uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 530 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i3 6100T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    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

    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 62.1% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,055 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,055 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,055 vs 2,783
  • 25.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,852 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 6100T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,852 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,852 vs 2,483
  • 78% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,054 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 6100T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,054 vs 4,793
  • 28.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,054 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 6100T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,054 vs 1,471
  • 65.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i3 6100T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,630 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 6100T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,630 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,630 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i3 6100T 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 6100T 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
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What customers like about Intel Core i3 6100T?

  • Exceptional power efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for 24/7 systems like NAS or file servers
  • Runs very cool and quiet, often performing well even with stock or low-profile cooling fans
  • Strong single-core performance for its generation, handling daily office tasks and web browsing smoothly
  • Includes support for DDR4 ECC memory, which is rare for entry-level consumer chips and beneficial for data integrity
  • Great value for budget-conscious builders looking for a reliable, low-power desktop or small form factor (SFF) PC

What customers dislike about Intel Core i3 6100T?

  • Limited to 2 physical cores and 4 threads, which can become a bottleneck in modern multi-threaded applications or gaming
  • Lacks Intel Turbo Boost technology, meaning it cannot dynamically increase its 3.2GHz clock speed under heavy load
  • Integrated HD 530 graphics are basic and struggle with demanding modern games or high-resolution video editing
  • The 'T' series suffix indicates it is a locked processor, preventing any traditional overclocking for extra performance
  • Now considered outdated for high-end tasks, with newer generations offering significantly better Quicksync and codec support (like H.265/HEVC)

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openbenchmarking.org
01/11/2015
Intel Core I3-6100T Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Core i3-6100T is a 35W, dual-core "Skylake" desktop processor operating at 3.2GHz, designed for power efficiency in small-form-factor PCs and Linux environments. Benchmarks highlight its effectiveness in handling AVX2 and AES instructions, delivering competent performance for its class in scientific and numerical tasks despite lacking turbo boost. Key pros include...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
25/10/2015
Intel Core i3-6100T @ 3.20GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-6100T is a 35W TDP, dual-core Skylake desktop processor designed for high power efficiency and compact, low-heat systems. While supporting up to 64GB of DDR4/DDR3L memory and offering capable 4K integrated graphics, it lacks Turbo Boost technology, limiting performance compared to the non-T version, which is roughly 11-14% faster in multi- and single-threaded...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
15/10/2015
Intel Core i3-6100T BX80662I36100T - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i3-6100T is a 6th-generation Skylake dual-core processor operating at a fixed 3.20 GHz, designed for energy-efficient, low-power desktop environments with a 35W TDP. It utilizes Hyper-Threading for four threads, supporting DDR4/DDR3L memory, which makes it suitable for small form factor (SFF) PCs and light, office-oriented workloads. While featuring Intel HD Graphics...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
27/10/2015
Intel Core i3-6100T Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i3-6100T is a 14nm Skylake-based dual-core processor with hyper-threading, designed for energy-efficient computing with a 35W TDP. Operating at a fixed 3.2 GHz without Turbo Boost, it offers solid single-core performance suitable for office tasks and 4K-capable media playback via Intel HD Graphics 530. While benchmarking roughly 11-14% slower than the standard...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
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Intel i3-6100T vs i3-6100 [cpubenchmark.net] by PassMark Software Would you like a comparison of the power efficiency between this T-model and the sta...

The Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7 GHz, 51W TDP) and i3-6100T (3.2 GHz, 35W TDP) are 6th-gen Skylake processors designed for different performance and power constraints. PassMark data indicates the i3-6100 is roughly 11% faster in multi-threaded and 14% faster in single-threaded tasks, offering superior performance for general usage. Conversely, the i3-6100T excels in efficiency for...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i3-6100T (24T)

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 4 processor that delivers a 60% performance boost over the 5950X in multi-threaded tasks, making it a "productivity king" for content creation. It features exceptional single-core performance and acts as a high-end gaming CPU, with specialized AVX-512 support for scientific applications. The processor leverages the new AM5 platform,...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
29/03/2026
CPU-Z Single-Core Benchmark for Intel Core i3-6100T

The CPU-Z benchmark for the Intel Core i9-13900K reveals extreme performance, with a single-thread score of 944.5 and a multi-thread score of 16,816.1, highlighting the chip's 24-core, 32-thread architecture. Key pros include exceptional single-core speeds for gaming and high-performance multi-threaded capabilities via its P-core/E-core hybrid design, ideal for demanding workloads....Read more

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DELL OPTIPLEX 3040M MICRO - Intel Core i3 6100T 3.20GHz

The Dell OptiPlex 5050 Small Form Factor (SFF) from Eurodeal is a compact, refurbished business desktop featuring an Intel Core i5-6600T processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 240GB SSD. It offers tool-less access to internal components, making maintenance easy, though as a refurbished unit, it may come with a limited 6-month warranty. The system provides reliable performance for office tasks...Read more

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messoanuovo.it
16/11/2023
Intel Core i3-6100T: Specifications and Performance

The Intel Core i3-6100T is a 6th-gen "Skylake" dual-core processor designed for energy-efficient, low-power desktop systems. Operating at 3.20 GHz with a 35W TDP, it serves as an ideal solution for HTPCs or compact servers. Key advantages include its high power efficiency, DDR4 ECC memory support for data integrity, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 capable of 4K 60Hz output....Read more

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hardware.info
19/05/2016
MSI Cubi 2 Plus-B3610T4GXXDXX review: smooth candy box technology

The MSI Cubi 2 Plus is a compact Mini-STX PC featuring a socketed 35W Intel Core i3-6100T desktop processor, offering better performance than typical soldered mobile chips [Hardware.info]. It provides excellent upgradability with support for up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, M.2 NVMe storage, and a 2.5-inch SATA bay, all while maintaining low noise and high energy efficiency. Key advantages...Read more

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