Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i3-8121U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 977 days older than Core i3-8121U.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Consumes up to 71% less energy than Intel Core i3-6100 - 15 vs 51 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 0% better in F1 22 than Core i3-8121U - 271 vs 270 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-8121U doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
271
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$100
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
---|---|---|
May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i3 |
Cannon Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
15 W | TDP | 51 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |