Intel Core i7-6950X vs Intel Core i3-6100
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-6950X and Intel Core i3-6100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. 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 i7-6950X
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 2
- 16 more threads: 20 vs 4
- 2.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 6.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2326 vs 2181
- 4.2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 17344 vs 4136
- Around 8% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 977 vs 906
- 4.6x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 9071 vs 1976
- 2.8x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 6073 vs 2197
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 10.499 vs 2.581
- 2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 103.335 vs 47.944
- 4.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.263 vs 0.3
- 3.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.312 vs 1.387
- 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 14.075 vs 3.445
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 10 March 2016 vs September 2015 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 10 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 20 vs 4 |
| L1 cache | 320 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2.5 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 25 MB vs 4096 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2326 vs 2181 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 17344 vs 4136 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 977 vs 906 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 9071 vs 1976 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6073 vs 2197 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 10.499 vs 2.581 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 103.335 vs 47.944 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.263 vs 0.3 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.312 vs 1.387 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 14.075 vs 3.445 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-6100
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 3.7 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
- 2.7x lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 140 Watt
| Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz vs 3.50 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt vs 140 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-6950X
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-6100
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| Name | Intel Core i7-6950X | Intel Core i3-6100 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2326 | 2181 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 17344 | 4136 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 977 | 906 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 9071 | 1976 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6073 | 2197 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 10.499 | 2.581 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 103.335 | 47.944 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.263 | 0.3 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.312 | 1.387 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 14.075 | 3.445 |
| 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 i7-6950X | Intel Core i3-6100 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Broadwell E | Skylake |
| Launch date | 10 March 2016 | September 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,723 | $110 |
| Place in performance rating | 1451 | 1456 |
| Price now | $1,575.99 | $147.49 |
| Processor Number | i7-6950X | i3-6100 |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 3.73 | 10.96 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | 3.70 GHz |
| Die size | 246 mm | 150 mm |
| Front-side bus (FSB) | 9.6 GT / s / QPI | |
| L1 cache | 320 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 4096 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 65 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.50 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 20 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 3200 Million | 1400 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| Maximum core temperature | 65°C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 2400/2133 | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
| ECC memory support | ||
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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| Processor graphics | None | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| 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 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011-3 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 Watt | 51 Watt |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
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) | ||
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 | |
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