i5-10210U vs i3-6100T

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100T
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.39
Core i5-10210U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.05
+69.5%

Core i5-10210U outperforms Core i3-6100T by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17981435
Place by popularitynot in top-10070
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Comet Lake
Power efficiency6.2314.77
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)21 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size98.57 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature66 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency950 MHz1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-6100T 2.39
i5-10210U 4.05
+69.5%

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.

i3-6100T 3652
i5-10210U 6193
+69.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-6100T 1056
i5-10210U 1190
+12.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-6100T 2097
i5-10210U 3034
+44.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.39 4.05
Recency 1 September 2015 21 August 2019
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i5-10210U has a 69.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-10210U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6100T in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-6100T is a desktop processor while Core i5-10210U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100T and Core i5-10210U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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