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Code Name | Skylake |
Essentials | |
Vertical Segment | Desktop |
Processor Number | i3-6100 |
Status | Launched |
Launch Date | Q3'15 |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Included Items | Thermal Solution - E97379 |
Performance | |
# of Cores | 2 |
# of Threads | 4 |
Processor Base Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
Cache | 3 MB SmartCache |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
TDP | 51 W |
Supplemental Information | |
Embedded Options Available | Yes |
Conflict Free | Yes |
Datasheet | Link |
Memory Specifications | |
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 64 GB |
Memory Types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Max # of Memory Channels | 2 |
Max Memory Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
ECC Memory Supported ‡ | Yes |
Graphics Specifications | |
Processor Graphics <sup><small>‡</small></sup> | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
Graphics Base Frequency | 350 MHz |
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.05 GHz |
Graphics Video Max Memory | 64 GB |
Graphics Output | eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI |
4K Support | Yes, at 60Hz |
Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡ | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Max Resolution (DP)‡ | 4096x2304@60Hz |
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡ | 4096x2304@60Hz |
Max Resolution (VGA)‡ | N/A |
DirectX* Support | 12 |
OpenGL* Support | 4.4 |
Intel® Quick Sync Video | Yes |
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology | Yes |
Intel® Clear Video Technology | Yes |
# of Displays Supported ‡ | 3 |
Device ID | 0x1912 |
Expansion Options | |
Scalability | 1S Only |
PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
PCI Express Configurations ‡ | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Max # of PCI Express Lanes | 16 |
Package Specifications | |
Sockets Supported | FCLGA1151 |
Max CPU Configuration | 1 |
Thermal Solution Specification | PCG 2015C (65W) |
T<sub>CASE</sub> | 65°C |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS |
Advanced Technologies | |
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡ | No |
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | No |
Intel® vPro™ Technology ‡ | No |
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ | Yes |
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡ | Yes |
Intel® TSX-NI | No |
Intel® 64 ‡ | Yes |
Instruction Set | 64-bit |
Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.1/4.2, AVX2 |
Idle States | Yes |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology | Yes |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
Security & Reliability | |
Intel® AES New Instructions | Yes |
Secure Key | Yes |
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | Yes |
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | Yes |
Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡ | No |
Execute Disable Bit ‡ | Yes |
Intel® Boot Guard | Yes |