Intel Core i3-6100
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.7 - 3.7 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 51W
Price: $69.94 from Newegg
Intel Core i3-6100
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.7 - 3.7 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
51W
Best price from Newegg
$69.94
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-6100 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. 3MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 51W TDP — about 25.5W per core. Clocks run from 3.7GHz base to 3.7GHz boost.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. At $69.94 it sits in the budget processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 51 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
