
Core i3-6100H vs Phenom II X6 1035T

Core i3-6100H

Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Phenom II X6 1035T is on rank 192, so the Phenom II X6 1035T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100H
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-6100H | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-6100H | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6100H and Phenom II X6 1035T

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.

Phenom II X6 1035T
The Phenom II X6 1035T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,012 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
The Core i3-6100H packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1035T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1035T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100H versus 3.1 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1035T — a 13.8% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1035T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-6100H uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1035T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6100H scores 3,003 against the Phenom II X6 1035T's 3,012 — a 0.3% lead for the Phenom II X6 1035T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6100H vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1035T.
| Feature | Core i3-6100H | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.1 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,003 | 3,012 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,670 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-6100H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1035T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-6100H | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-6100H) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1035T). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1035T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1035T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Core i3-6100H | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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