Name: Intel Core i3-6100
Brand: Intel
SKU: core-i3-6100
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About This Product

The Intel Core i3-6100 is a dual-core, four-thread desktop CPU from the Skylake generation, operating at 3.7 GHz. It includes integrated graphics and has a 51W TDP. This CPU is suitable for basic computing tasks and light productivity, offering performance comparable to entry-level processors from its era. It is not recommended for demanding applications or modern gaming.

Best for: Basic Office PC

Pros

Low power consumption (51W TDP)
Integrated graphics for display output
Adequate for basic office tasks
Affordable entry-level CPU

Cons

Only two physical cores
Limited performance for modern software
Outdated architecture

Verdict

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

PassMark

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PassMark

Overall

4,0996%

Single-Thread

30%

PassMark rank: #2,628

Gaming Performance

Real-world FPS snapshots for Core i3-6100

These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.

FPS data from real user submissions across various settings

Reference GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

2 games in this sample

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Mixed player settings

52 FPS

Playable

Min 20Max 76GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Wuthering Waves

Mixed player settings

38 FPS

Playable

Min 10Max 60GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

Reference GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

1 game in this sample

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Mixed player settings

43 FPS

Playable

Min 30Max 54GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

Compatible Motherboards (0)

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No compatible motherboards are in our catalog yet for this socket.

Compatible RAM (6606)

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

4x4GBDDR4-2133

N/A

GeIL TUF SUPER LUCE 8 GB

2x4GBDDR4-2400

N/A

Apacer AU 4 GB

1x4GBDDR4-2666

N/A

KFA2 Hall Of Fame Extreme 16 GB

2x8GBDDR4-4000

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (0)

No compatible CPU coolers are in our catalog yet for this socket.

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Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

PassMark

Real-world FPS snapshots for Core i3-6100

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

Compatible Motherboards (0)

Compatible RAM (6606)

Compatible CPU Coolers (0)

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