[TECHSPOT] The Best CPU for the Money: Intel Core i3-6100 Skylake Tested

[FaridAhmed]

The landscape has shifted on Intel's side of the fence as we've recently seen the arrival of its new Skylake-based Core i3 and Pentium processors, the first of which was the Core i3-6100. At $125, the new dual-core chip comes clocked at the same 3.7GHz as the Haswell 4360/4170 models, except the i3-6100 has the advantage of being even more efficient thanks to an updated design using the 14nm process.

Source The Best CPU for the Money: Intel Core i3-6100 Skylake Tested - TechSpot

 

[jack]

Conclusion:

"Overall, it appears the Skylake Core i3 processors aren't a great deal faster then their old Haswell equivalents, just as we found previously with the Core i5 and Core i7 processors

Same source as above:

The Best CPU for the Money: Intel Core i3-6100 Skylake Tested > Intel's Core i3 Still Trumps AMD's Budget Range - TechSpot

 

[nafu]

in terms of performance It is really worth for brand new system build. but for the haswell nothing except emptying pocket or showcase for latest generation. in Terms of Price it is fine 125$ is good price. Power factor doesn't matter, 14nm or 20nm, as i3 dont have capability to overclock any higher.

 

[nafu]

Related to i3 Skylake launch and Testing. Box Art Design Revealed

Intel Skylake Core i3 and Pentium Processors Nearing Launch - Low Cost Options For Budget Builders, New Box Art Revealed

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[mac007]

its only good for those who r upgrading from 2nd gen.....

 

[Khan2014]

I have an i5 2500. I would love to upgrade to an i3-6100, but CBA buying a new motherboard for it.

 

[Nomad]

I have an i5 2500. I would love to upgrade to an i3-6100, but CBA buying a new motherboard for it.

It won't be an upgrade.

 

[nafu]

I have an i5 2500. I would love to upgrade to an i3-6100, but CBA buying a new motherboard for it.

well, i guess you will not see any difference as i3 skylake close or equals 2nd gen i5

 

[mac007]

I have an i5 2500. I would love to upgrade to an i3-6100, but CBA buying a new motherboard for it.

get i5 instead

 

[max007]

this is sweet spot for budget gamers, IMO for its price its quite good plus the performance