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Intel Core i3-6100U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.7 kg
The Intel Core i3-6100U is an ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core SoC based on the Skylake architecture and has been launched in September 2015. The CPU can be found in ultrabooks as well as normal notebooks. In addition to two CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 2.3 GHz (no Turbo Boost), the chip also integrates an HD Graphics 520 GPU and a dual-channel DDR4-2133/DDR3L-1600 memory controller. The SoC is manufactured using a 14 nm process with FinFET transistors.
Architecture
Skylake replaces both Haswell and Broadwell and brings the same microarchitecture in every TDP class from 4.5 to 45 W. The extensive improvements of the Skylake design include increased out-of-order buffers, optimized prefetching and branch prediction as well as additional performance gains through Hyper-Threading. Overall, however, performance per clock has been increased by only 5 to 10 percent (compared to Haswell) respectively under 5 percent (compard to Broadwell), which is quite modest for a new architecture ("Tock").
Performance
According to the specified clock rates and the improved architecture, the Core i3-6100U should perform just slightly below the former Core i5-4200U (Haswell, 15 W). Thus, the CPU has sufficient power for office and multimedia purposes as well as more demanding applications and light multitasking.
Graphics
The integrated graphics unit called HD Graphics 520 represents the "GT2" version of the Skylake GPU (Intel Gen. 9). The 24 Execution Units, also called EUs, are clocked at 300 - 1000 MHz and offer a performance somewhere in range of a dedicated GeForce 820M. Games of 2015 can thus be played smoothly in low settings. For more information about performance and features, check our page for the HD Graphics 520.
Power Consumption
Specified at a TDP of 15 W (including CPU, GPU and memory controller), the CPU is best suited for small notebooks and ultrabooks (11-inches and above). Optionally, the TDP can be lowered to 7.5 watts (cTDP down), reducing both heat dissipation and performance and allowing even more compact designs.
Series | Intel Core i3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Codename | Skylake | ||||||||||||||||||||
Series: Core i3 Skylake
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Clock Rate | 2300 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 Cache | 128 KB | ||||||||||||||||||||
Level 2 Cache | 512 KB | ||||||||||||||||||||
Level 3 Cache | 3 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 15 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||
Manufacturing Technology | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||
Die Size | 99 mm2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Max. Temperature | 100 °C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Socket | BGA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Features | Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI | ||||||||||||||||||||
GPU | Intel HD Graphics 520 (300 - 1000 MHz) | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 Bit | 64 Bit support | ||||||||||||||||||||
Architecture | x86 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Starting Price | $281 U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Announcement Date | 09/01/2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Product Link (external) | ark.intel.com |
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