Intel Core i3-6100 vs Intel Core i7-5960X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-6100 and Intel Core i7-5960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-6100
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 3.7 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 2.7x lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 140 Watt
- Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2179 vs 1992
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | September 2015 vs 1 September 2014 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz vs 3.50 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt vs 140 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2179 vs 1992 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 2
- 12 more threads: 16 vs 4
- Around 3% higher maximum core temperature: 66.8 °C vs 65°C
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 5x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 3.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 12747 vs 4131
- Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1000 vs 906
- 4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 7886 vs 1976
- 2.4x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5203 vs 2197
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 10.511 vs 2.581
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 196.307 vs 47.944
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.218 vs 0.3
- 3.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.467 vs 1.387
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 14.265 vs 3.445
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 8 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 16 vs 4 |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8 °C vs 65°C |
| L1 cache | 256 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 20 MB vs 4096 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 12747 vs 4131 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1000 vs 906 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7886 vs 1976 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5203 vs 2197 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 10.511 vs 2.581 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 196.307 vs 47.944 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.218 vs 0.3 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.467 vs 1.387 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 14.265 vs 3.445 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-6100
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-5960X
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| Name | Intel Core i3-6100 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2179 | 1992 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4131 | 12747 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 906 | 1000 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1976 | 7886 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2197 | 5203 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.581 | 10.511 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 47.944 | 196.307 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.3 | 1.218 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.387 | 5.467 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.445 | 14.265 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1558 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3264 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5567 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1558 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3264 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5567 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-6100 | Intel Core i7-5960X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Haswell E |
| Launch date | September 2015 | 1 September 2014 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $110 | $999 |
| Place in performance rating | 1456 | 1470 |
| Price now | $147.49 | $768.99 |
| Processor Number | i3-6100 | i7-5960X |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.96 | 6.11 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 0 GT/s |
| Die size | 150 mm | 356 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 4096 KB (shared) | 20 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 65°C | 66.8 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 8 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 16 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 2600 million |
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Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 68 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR4 1600/1866/2133 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x1912 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | None |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 52.5mm x 45.0mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA2011-3 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt | 140 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 40 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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