Core i3-10110Y vs Core i3-6100TE

Core i3-10110Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Core i3-6100TE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10110Y

2 / 4

3,171

+0.6%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

3,152

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-10110Y is positioned at rank 672 and the Core i3-6100TE is on rank 949, so the Core i3-10110Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y

#660

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

925%

#661

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

912%

#662

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

837%

#663

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

833%

#664

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

826%

#666

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

797%

#667

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

764%

#668

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

763%

#669

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

743%

#672

Core i3-10110Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

24720%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23358%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16960%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5109%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4047%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3540%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2028%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2001%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1822%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1822%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1802%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1753%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1729%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1722%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1706%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

100%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

100%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

100%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

100%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

99%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

98%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

98%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

97%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

96%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

96%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

96%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10110Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i3-6100TE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6100TE (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i3-6100TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-10110Y Benchmark Check

Core i3-6100TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10110Y and Core i3-6100TE

Core i3-10110Y

The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-6100TE

The Core i3-6100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,152 points. Launch price was $117.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10110Y and Core i3-6100TE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100TE — a 38.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y. The Core i3-10110Y uses the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-6100TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10110Y scores 3,171 against the Core i3-6100TE's 3,152 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-10110Y. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y vs 4 MB on the Core i3-6100TE.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i3-6100TE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+48%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-Y (2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,171	3,152

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10110Y uses the UTFCBGA1377 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6100TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i3-6100TE
Socket	UTFCBGA1377	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10110Y) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6100TE). The Core i3-6100TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Core i3-10110Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6100TE targets Embedded.