Intel Core i3-6100U vs Intel Core i7-2960XM
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-6100U and Intel Core i7-2960XM 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, 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 i3-6100U
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 11 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- 3.7x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 55 Watt
| Launch date | 1 September 2015 vs 3 September 2011 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 55 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 61% higher clock speed: 3.70 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 19% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1594 vs 1334
- Around 79% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4727 vs 2636
- Around 7% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 598 vs 561
- Around 61% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2083 vs 1290
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.70 GHz vs 2.3 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB vs 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB vs 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB vs 3 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1594 vs 1334 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4727 vs 2636 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 598 vs 561 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2083 vs 1290 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i3-6100U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2960XM
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| Name | Intel Core i3-6100U | Intel Core i7-2960XM |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1334 | 1594 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2636 | 4727 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 561 | 598 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1290 | 2083 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.829 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 35.603 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.222 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.873 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.097 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1259 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2258 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3360 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1259 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2258 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3360 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i3-6100U | Intel Core i7-2960XM | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Sandy Bridge |
| Launch date | 1 September 2015 | 3 September 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $281 | $1,096 |
| Place in performance rating | 1926 | 1928 |
| Price now | $515 | $409.95 |
| Processor Number | i3-6100U | i7-2960XM |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 2.06 | 5.19 |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.30 GHz | 2.70 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 99 mm | 216 mm |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 1024 KB |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 2.3 GHz | 3.70 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 995 Million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x1916 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.00 GHz | 1.30 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 520 | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 2 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
| CRT | ||
| SDVO | ||
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 WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 7.5 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm X 24mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA998) |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1356 | FCPGA988 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 55 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
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) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| 4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| 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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