The Core i3-6100 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core Ultra 7 265K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $229.01 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Up to 88% cheaper – $29.99 vs $259.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of the Core Ultra 7 265K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Core i3-6100 vs Core Ultra 7 265K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
198
81%
Min 1% FPS
136
82%
Price, $
$29.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 7 265K
Oct 24th, 2024
Average FPS
245
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
$259
11%
Value, $/FPS
$1.05/FPS
14%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-6100 vs Core Ultra 7 265K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-6100 vs Core Ultra 7 265K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
10%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
33%
Core Ultra 7 265K
Oct 24th, 2024
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-6100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2024 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $394.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1851 |
| Skylake | Codename | Arrow Lake-S |
51 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 20 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 6400 MHz |
| Intel HD 530 | Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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