i3-6100E vs i5-3335S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3335S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.38
+13.9%
Core i3-6100E
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.09

Core i5-3335S outperforms Core i3-6100E by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17911892
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.24
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency3.465.65
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 November 2012 (12 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.7 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm298.57 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,480 million1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
Socket1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3LPDDR3-1866
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Intel HD Graphics 530

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3335S and Core i3-6100E.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i5-3335S 2.38
+13.9%
i3-6100E 2.09

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.

i5-3335S 3784
+14.1%
i3-6100E 3315

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.38 2.09
Recency 1 November 2012 12 October 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i5-3335S has a 13.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-6100E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3335S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6100E in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3335S is a desktop processor while Core i3-6100E is a notebook one.


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