The Core i5-3230M is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-3230M
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 35 vs 51 Watts
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3230M
Jan 1st, 2013
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$29.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-6100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
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Epic
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High
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+1
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3230M
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3230M | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Skylake |
35 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
