Core i3-6100H vs Core i7-940

Core i3-6100H

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Core i7-940

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6100H

2 / 4

3,003

0.0%

3,029

+0.9%

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 i3-6100H is positioned at rank 955 and the Core i7-940 is on rank 1071, so the Core i3-6100H 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 i3-6100H

#943

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1817%

#944

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1790%

#945

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1643%

#946

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1636%

#947

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1621%

#949

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1565%

#950

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1501%

#951

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1498%

#952

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1458%

#955

Core i3-6100H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-940

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

57832%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

54646%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

39677%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11953%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

9468%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

8283%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4744%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4682%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4263%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4263%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4215%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

4101%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

4044%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

4028%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3991%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

100%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

93%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

91%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

86%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

79%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

75%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

74%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

73%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

73%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

72%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

66%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

66%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

65%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

64%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

63%

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 i3-6100H (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-6100H	Core i7-940
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-940 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-6100H	Core i7-940
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 i3-6100H Benchmark Check

Core i7-940 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6100H and Core i7-940

Core i3-6100H

The Core i3-6100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,003 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i7-940

The Core i7-940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Novembro 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,029 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-6100H packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-940 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100H versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-940 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-940 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Core i3-6100H uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-940 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6100H scores 3,003 against the Core i7-940's 3,029 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-940. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6100H vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-940.

Feature	Core i3-6100H	Core i7-940
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.93 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	3 MB	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark	3,003	3,029

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6100H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-940 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-6100H	Core i7-940
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	24 GB
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	36