i3-6100 vs i7-4870HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4870HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.97
+47.6%
Core i3-6100
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.69

Core i7-4870HQ outperforms Core i3-6100 by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14351717
Place by popularitynot in top-10097
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.77
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i3
Power efficiency7.994.99
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 July 2014 (10 years ago)1 September 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2537
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size264 mm2150 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C65 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 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)
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt51 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100. 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 530
Max video memory2 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100.

PCIe version33.0
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.

i7-4870HQ 3.97
+47.6%
i3-6100 2.69

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.

i7-4870HQ 6303
+47.6%
i3-6100 4270

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.

i7-4870HQ 1145
i3-6100 1211
+5.8%

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.

i7-4870HQ 3725
+57.4%
i3-6100 2367

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.97 2.69
Integrated graphics card 3.07 2.60
Recency 1 July 2014 1 September 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 51 Watt

i7-4870HQ has a 47.6% higher aggregate performance score, 18.1% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 8.5% lower power consumption.

i3-6100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-4870HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4870HQ is a notebook processor while Core i3-6100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4870HQ and Core i3-6100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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