PRO A12-8870E vs i3-6100TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100TE
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.98
+4.2%
PRO A12-8870E
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.90

Core i3-6100TE outperforms PRO A12-8870E by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19381977
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41no data
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency5.355.13
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Carrizo (2015−2018)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)October 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E 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)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KB2048 KB
L3 cache4 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die size98.57 mm2250 mm2
Number of transistorsno data3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E 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
SocketLGA-1151AM4
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E 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 i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Enduro-n/a
Switchable graphics-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-n/a

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i3-6100TE 1.98
+4.2%
PRO A12-8870E 1.90

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.

i3-6100TE 3152
+4.3%
PRO A12-8870E 3023

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 1.90
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm

i3-6100TE has a 4.2% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

PRO A12-8870E, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E.

Be aware that Core i3-6100TE is a notebook processor while PRO A12-8870E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100TE and PRO A12-8870E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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