SeekerIntel Core i3-6100
The Intel Core i3-6100 is a good choice for a budget general-purpose PC or as a starting point for a gaming rig.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Dual-Core with Hyper-Threading Technology. Processor Base Frequency: 3.70 GHz. Cache: 3 MB SmartCache. Bus Speed: 8 GT/s DMI3. TDP: 51 W.
- Intel HD Graphics 530 with 4k support (at 60 hz)
- DDR4/DDR3L memory supported
- Socket FCLGA-1151. Memory Types :DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 at 1.35V
- Instruction Set Extensions: SSE4.1/4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES, VT-x, VT-d, Secure Key. Please Note: Kindly refer the Specification Sheet which contains the list of compatible boards before use.
PROS
+ High base clock speed.
+ Lowest-cost 6th-generation Core i processor.
+ Impressive single-thread performance.
CONS
- Integrated graphics performance lags AMD rivals.
- Locked, preventing overclocking.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 24, 2016
The Intel Core i3-6100 is a good choice for a budget general-purpose PC or as a starting point for a gaming rig.
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By TrustedReviews on January 19, 2016
Skylake is Intel’s latest processor architecture and, not surprisingly, it debuted in expensive quad-core chips: the
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By TrustedReviews on January 19, 2016
The best part of the i3-6100’s specification is its single-core speed, so it’s no surprise that this affordable chip excelled in benchmarks where pure pace is advantageous.
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By TrustedReviews on January 19, 2016
For testing the performance of Skylake CPUs I partnered the Intel Core i3-6100 (provided by Overclockers UK) with the Asus Z-170-A motherboard, which is a mid-range board costing around £115. It has a good overall selection of features including plenty of overclocking options, making it an ideal partner for a general purpose review.
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