Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 6100 2-core LGA 1151
Intel
48 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | Intel Core i3 6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9960X | i3-6100 |
| Codename | Skylake X | Skylake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Threads | 32★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 16 |
| TDP | 165 | 51★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Intel Core i3 6100 2-core LGA 1151
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.076score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 6100 2-core LGA 11510.400score per dollar
Intel Core i3 6100 2-core LGA 1151 offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
