Core i3-6100T vs Core i5-4460T

The Core i3-6100T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4460T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4460T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-6100T versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4460T — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-6100T (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i3-6100T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4460T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6100T scores 3,641 against the Core i5-4460T's 3,651 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4460T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,041 vs 807, a 25.3% lead for the Core i3-6100T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-6100T vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4460T.

The Core i3-6100T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4460T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i3-6100T versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4460T — the Core i3-6100T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-6100T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Core i3-6100T) and H81,H87,Z87,Q87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4460T).

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6100T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4460T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 530 (Core i3-6100T) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4460T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6100T targets Budget, Core i5-4460T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4460T rivals A8-7600.

The Core i3-6100T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Core i5-4460T debuted at $187. At current prices ($20 vs $30), the Core i3-6100T is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6100T delivers 182.1 pts/$ vs 121.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-4460T — making the Core i3-6100T the 39.7% better value option.