Core 2 Quad Q9100 vs Core i3-6100
Aggregate performance score
i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by a whopping 123% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1636 | 2246 |
| Place by popularity | 70 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.58 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i3 | Core 2 Quad |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (2015−2016) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| Release date | 1 September 2015 (8 years ago) | August 2008 (15 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $117 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.7 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 2.26 GHz |
| Bus support | 4 × 8 GT/s | 1066 MHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 6 MB (per die) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 45 nm |
| Die size | 98.57 mm2 | 2x 107 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 1,400 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 2 |
| Socket | 1151 | P |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 51 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | no data |
| AVX | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| AMT | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.134 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 530 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | no data |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by 123% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Core i3-6100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by 123% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.76 | 1.24 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 45 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 51 Watt | 45 Watt |
i3-6100 has a 122.6% higher aggregate performance score, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.
Core 2 Quad Q9100, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores, and 13.3% lower power consumption.
The Core i3-6100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9100 in performance tests.
Note that Core i3-6100 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Quad Q9100 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100 and Core 2 Quad Q9100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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