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Intel Core i3 6102E Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180PassMark benchmark result:2349N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:N/A GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1440TDP (Thermal design power):25 W

Intel Core i3 6102E Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

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An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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Technical score
5.0/ 10
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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.
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4.7

Performance

18%

4.5

Cache & Architecture

10%

4.8

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4%

7.2

Platform

1%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
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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.
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i3 6102E

    Technical score
    Technical score
    5.0/ 10
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    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.
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    60%

    4.7

    Performance

    18%

    4.5

    Cache & Architecture

    10%

    4.8

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    6.7

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    7.2

    Platform

    1%

    6.8

    Integrated Graphics

    5.0
    User score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    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.
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    User ratings

    30%

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    Popularity
    Popularity
    1.0/ 10
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    An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
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    When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
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    Intel Core i3 6102E has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
    1.0
    Value for money
    Value for money
    6.4/ 10
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    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.
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    5.0

    Overall score

    40%

    9.6

    Price

    6.4
    Brand name
    Intel
    Processor type
    embedded
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 92.7% of processors and equal to that of 7.3% of processors.
    industrial/edge
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1440
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1440
    This processor uses the FCBGA1440 CPU socket, which is older than that of 81.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.7% of processors.
    Chipset
    Intel 100 Series
    Chipset
    Intel 100 Series
    This processor supports Intel 100 Series chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 51% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor 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
    2
    N. of physical cores
    2
    This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
    CPU threads
    4
    CPU threads
    4
    This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
    Threads per core
    2
    Threads per core
    2
    This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    N/A
    CPU base clock speed
    2x 1.9 GHz
    CPU base clock speed
    2x 1.9 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 2x1.9 GHz which is lower than that of 94.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.6% of processors and equal to that of 33.9% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 14 nm
    Foundry
    Intel 14 nm
    This processor 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
    3 MB
    L3 cache
    3 MB
    This processor 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
    0.5 MB
    L2 cache
    0.5 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.3% of processors.
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3
    This processor supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3, which is older than that of 74.3% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    Maximum memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.5% of processors and equal to 8.9% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR4-2133 MHz
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR4-2133 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    64 GB
    Maximum memory capacity
    64 GB
    This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel HD Graphics 530
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel HD Graphics 530
    This processor 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
    24
    Integrated GPU execution units
    24
    This processor has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.3% of processors and equal to 21.5% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    350 MHz
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    350 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 42.3% of processors and equal to that of 26.1% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 94.2% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    25 W
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    25 W
    This processor has a TDP of 25 W which is lower than that of 74.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    25 W
    Base power (PL1)
    25 W
    This processor has a base power of 25 W which is lower than that of 74.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    ?
    Tau (power duration limit)
    N/A
    Configurable TDP
    no
    Configurable TDP
    no
    This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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    Intel Core i3 6102E vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
    • 44.4% lower base power
      Base power (PL1)
      25 W
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      25 W vs 45 W
    • Supports ECC memory
      ECC memory support
      yes
      This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
    • 44.4% lower TDP
      TDP (Thermal design power)
      25 W
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      25 W vs 45 W
    • Advanced security extensions
      Security extensions
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard
      This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
    • 15.3% smaller die size
      Die size
      150 mm²
      This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      150 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • Advanced security extensions
      Security extensions
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard
      This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
    • 15.3% smaller die size
      Die size
      150 mm²
      This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      150 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • Supports ECC memory
      ECC memory support
      yes
      This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
    • 44.4% lower base power
      Base power (PL1)
      25 W
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      25 W vs 45 W
    • 44.4% lower TDP
      TDP (Thermal design power)
      25 W
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      25 W vs 45 W
    • 77.8% lower PassMark score
      PassMark benchmark result
      2,349
      This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,349 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
      2,349 vs 10,572.5
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      N. of physical cores
      2
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      2 vs 6
    • 55.3% weaker single-core performance
      PassMark single-core benchmark score
      1,117
      This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,117 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
      1,117 vs 2,500
    • No configurable TDP
      Configurable TDP
      no
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
    • Lower base clock
      CPU base clock speed
      2 x 1.9 GHz
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
      2x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
    • 4 fewer CPU threads
      CPU threads
      4
      This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      4 vs 8
    • 80% smaller L2 cache
      L2 cache
      0.5 MB
      This processor 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
    • 16.7% larger process node
      Semiconductor size
      14 nm
      This processor 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
    • 5 years older release date
      Release date
      2015
      This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2015 vs 2020).
      October 2015
      2015 vs 2020
    • No crypto acceleration
      Cryptographic acceleration
      AES
      This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
      AES vs AES, SHA
    • Older CPU socket
      CPU socket
      FCBGA1440
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1440 vs FP4).
      FCBGA1440 vs FP4
    • Narrower instruction support
      Instruction sets
      MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, BMI1, BMI2
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
      MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
    • 77.8% lower PassMark score
      PassMark benchmark result
      2,349
      This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,349 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
      2,349 vs 10,572.5
    • 4 fewer CPU cores
      N. of physical cores
      2
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      2 vs 6
    • 55.3% weaker single-core performance
      PassMark single-core benchmark score
      1,117
      This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,117 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
      1,117 vs 2,500
    • Lower base clock
      CPU base clock speed
      2 x 1.9 GHz
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
      2x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
    • 4 fewer CPU threads
      CPU threads
      4
      This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      4 vs 8
    • No Turbo Boost
      Turbo Boost version
      no
      This processor does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does. 88.6% of processors support Turbo Boost.
    • 9 lower clock multiplier
      Clock multiplier
      19
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (19 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      19 vs 28
    • 80% smaller L2 cache
      L2 cache
      0.5 MB
      This processor 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
    • 16.7% larger process node
      Semiconductor size
      14 nm
      This processor 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
    • 50% less L2 per core
      L2 per core
      0.25 MB/core
      This processor 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.
      0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
      L1 cache
      128 KB
      This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      128 KB vs 384 KB
    • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
      L3 cache
      3 MB
      This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
      3 MB vs 8 MB
    • 12.5% less L3 per core
      L3 per core
      1.5 MB/core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      Microarchitecture codename
      Skylake
      This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
      Skylake vs Kaby Lake
    • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
      Maximum memory bandwidth
      34.1 GB/s
      This processor 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.
      34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
    • 27.3% lower memory speed
      Maximum memory speed
      2,133 MHz
      This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2133 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
      2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
    • Lower JEDEC memory speed
      Max memory speed (JEDEC)
      DDR4-2133 MHz
      This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2133 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR4-2,133 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • Older DDR support
      DDR memory version
      DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3
      This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
      DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4
    • Inferior integrated GPU
      Integrated GPU model
      Intel HD Graphics 530
      This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 530 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
      Intel HD Graphics 530 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • No configurable TDP
      Configurable TDP
      no
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.

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    What we like about Intel Core i3 6102E

    • Energy efficient with a low Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 25W
    • Reliable for basic office tasks and general computing
    • Supports Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, which is rare for entry-level chips
    • Stays cool during operation compared to higher-tier models
    • Features 4 threads (via Hyper-Threading) for better multitasking on 2 physical cores
    • Affordable entry-level option for legacy or budget notebook builds

    What we don't like about Intel Core i3 6102E

    • Outdated performance that is no longer competitive with modern CPUs
    • Low base clock speed of 1.9 GHz with no Turbo Boost support
    • Struggles significantly with modern gaming and high-demand tasks
    • Integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530) are weak for video editing or 3D rendering
    • Performance heavily relies on having at least 8GB of RAM to remain usable
    • Lack of an unlocked multiplier prevents any significant overclocking

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i3-6102E is a 6th Generation 'Skylake' embedded processor featuring 2 cores and 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, operating at a base frequency of 1.90 GHz with a 3 MB Intel Smart Cache. Its main characteristics include a low 25W Thermal Design Power (TDP) for energy efficiency, support for up to 64 GB of DDR4-2133 or DDR3L-1600 memory with ECC capabilities, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 with 4K support at 60Hz. The primary pros are its extremely low power consumption and suitability for industrial or embedded applications where thermal management is critical. However, its main cons include a relatively low clock speed, the lack of Intel Turbo Boost technology, and its status as an older, dual-core architecture that is no longer competitive for modern high-performance gaming or demanding multitasking.

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