Core i3-6100TE vs Pentium Silver J5005
Core i3-6100TE
Pentium Silver J5005
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 i3-6100TE is positioned at rank 949 and the Pentium Silver J5005 is on rank 806, so the Pentium Silver J5005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100TE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-6100TE | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-6100TE | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i3-6100TE and Pentium Silver J5005
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.
Pentium Silver J5005
The Pentium Silver J5005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,125 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Core i3-6100TE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5005 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver J5005 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100TE versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver J5005. The Core i3-6100TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6100TE scores 3,152 against the Pentium Silver J5005's 3,125 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-6100TE. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i3-6100TE vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver J5005.
| Feature | Core i3-6100TE | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 3,152 | 3,125 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-6100TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-6100TE | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1090 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6100TE) / not specified (Pentium Silver J5005). The Core i3-6100TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Pentium Silver J5005 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6100TE targets Embedded.
| Feature | Core i3-6100TE | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 530 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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