Key Differences
In short — Core i9-7940X outperforms Core i3-6100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-7940X is 731 days newer than Core i3-6100.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7940X
- Performs up to 6% better in F1 23 than Core i3-6100 - 217 vs 204 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i9-7940X - 51 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7940X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i9-7940X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Core i3-6100
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7940X | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Skylake | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 165 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
