Core i3-6102E vs A10-9600P

Core i3-6102E

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

A10-9600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6102E

2 / 4

2,349

+0.7%

2,333

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i3-6102E is positioned at rank 989 and the A10-9600P is on rank 572, so the A10-9600P 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 i3-6102E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

29858%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28213%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20485%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6171%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4888%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4276%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2449%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2417%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2201%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2201%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2176%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2117%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2088%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2079%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2061%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

98%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

98%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

98%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

98%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

98%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

97%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

96%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

93%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

91%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

90%

#1004

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-9600P

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#560

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

755%

#561

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

744%

#562

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

683%

#563

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

680%

#564

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

673%

#566

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

650%

#567

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

623%

#568

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

622%

#569

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

606%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-9600P leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-6102E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-6102E	A10-9600P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-6102E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 30% cheaper ($35 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-6102E	A10-9600P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+44%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 i3-6102E Benchmark Check

A10-9600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6102E and A10-9600P

Core i3-6102E

The Core i3-6102E 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: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $225.

A10-9600P

The A10-9600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-6102E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-9600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-6102E versus 3.3 GHz on the A10-9600P — a 53.8% clock advantage for the A10-9600P. The Core i3-6102E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-9600P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6102E scores 2,349 against the A10-9600P's 2,333 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-6102E.

Feature	Core i3-6102E	A10-9600P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+74%
Base Clock	—	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	2048 kB+300%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,349	2,333
Geekbench 6 Single	—	469

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Core i3-6102E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-6102E) vs 8 (A10-9600P) — the Core i3-6102E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-6102E	A10-9600P
Socket	—	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+300%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6102E) vs AMD-V (A10-9600P). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 530 (Core i3-6102E) and Radeon R5 (A10-9600P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6102E targets Embedded, A10-9600P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-9600P rivals Core i3-6006U.

Feature	Core i3-6102E	A10-9600P
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 530	Radeon R5
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Embedded	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-6102E launched at $225 MSRP, while the A10-9600P debuted at $128. At current prices ($35 vs $50), the Core i3-6102E is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6102E delivers 67.1 pts/$ vs 46.7 pts/$ for the A10-9600P — making the Core i3-6102E the 36% better value option.