Intel Core i3-6100U vs Intel Celeron J4125

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Performance
Core i3-6100U16% better
3,142.58% of 36,991
Celeron J4125
2,7067% of 36,991

The Core i3-6100U has 16% better performance than the Celeron J4125 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-6100U
No data available
Celeron J4125
25.2921% of 121.53

The Celeron J4125 has 21% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i3-6100U CPU

The Intel Core i3-6100U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i3-6100U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 520 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i3-6100U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-6100U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2300.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-6100U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 520. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i3-6100U has the 515th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.50% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron J4125 CPU

The Intel Celeron J4125 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2019 with a suggested retail price of $107. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture. The J4125 is compatible with Intel BGA 1090 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron J4125 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Celeron J4125 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron J4125 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron J4125 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Celeron J4125 has the 547th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,706 score and $107 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 25.29. This is the 144th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Celeron
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q4 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)--$107
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-6100U16% better
3,142.58% of 36,991
Celeron J4125
2,7067% of 36,991

The Core i3-6100U has 16% better performance than the Celeron J4125 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-6100U is ranked 515th with a score of 3,142.5, and the Celeron J4125 is ranked 547th with a score of 2,706.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-6100U
No data available
Celeron J4125
25.2921% of 121.53

The Celeron J4125 has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Celeron J4125's 25.29 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-6100U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-4000M3,161+1%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5+0%
Core i3-6100U3,142.5
Core i5-4200U3,122-1%
Core i7-2657M3,102-1%
Core i3-5015U2,715-14%
Core i3-5005U2,711-14%
Celeron J41252,706-14%
Core m3-6Y302,704-14%
Core m5-6Y572,681-15%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-6100U orCeleron J4125
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11370H27.51+9%
Core i5-8259U26.65+5%
Core i7-7820HK26.51+5%
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+4%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+3%
Celeron J412525.29
Core i7-11390H24.89-2%
Core i7-1195G724.5-3%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17-4%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12-5%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,142.5
(+16.13%)
2,706
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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984
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
247
(+1.65%)
243
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
97
(+28.82%)
75.3
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,528
(+58.84%)
962
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
746
(+115.61%)
346
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,635
2,958
(+12.26%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,332
(+14.63%)
1,162
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
Series--Celeron
Microarchitecture--Goldmont Plus
CodenameSkylakeGemini Lake
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed2300.0 MHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2.7 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--20.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
L1 Cache128 KB56 KB
L2 Cache512 KB4 MB
L3 Cache3 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
SocketFCBGA1356Intel BGA 1090
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W10 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i3-6100UCeleron J4125
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 520UHD Graphics 600
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, XD-bit, SGX

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.