Ryzen 7 5800X vs i3-6100E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100E
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.09
Ryzen 7 5800X
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
17.52
+738%

Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms Core i3-6100E by a whopping 738% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1892361
Place by popularitynot in top-10049
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2424.47
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency5.6515.79
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800X has 10096% better value for money than i3-6100E.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speedno data3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier2738
L1 cache128 KB512 KB
L2 cache512 KB4 MB
L3 cache3 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size98.57 mm22 x 80.7 sq. mm; I/O = 125 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataAM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-6100E 2.09
Ryzen 7 5800X 17.52
+738%

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.

i3-6100E 3315
Ryzen 7 5800X 27828
+739%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.09 17.52
Recency 12 October 2015 8 October 2020
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 105 Watt

i3-6100E has 200% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5800X, on the other hand, has a 738.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6100E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-6100E is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100E and Ryzen 7 5800X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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