Intel Core i3-6100 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i3-6100 uses the LGA 1151 socket on 100 series boards. It is a dual core Skylake part with threads at 3.7 GHz and 51 W with DDR4 for office desktops.
- Socket
- LGA 1151
- Launched
- September 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 51 W
- Codename
- Skylake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i3
- Clocks
- 3.7 GHz
Intel Core i3-6100 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.7 GHz (no boost) |
| Cache | 3 MB (shared) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 51 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 |
| Package | LGA 1151 (FCLGA1151) |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Launch price | $117 recommended price |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i3-6100 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i3-6100 is
The Core i3-6100 brings Skylake to LGA 1151 for office desktops with DDR4. It launched in September 2015 with two cores and four threads at a fixed 3.7 GHz and 51 W. Intel targets multitaskers who need threads with integrated graphics.
Three megabytes of Smart Cache carry office suites and browser tabs. The high fixed clock keeps apps responsive. Four threads cover foreground work plus background services.
The process is 14 nm on a 150 mm2 die. The multiplier is locked and Turbo Boost is absent. DDR4 memory in two channels feeds the chip on capable boards. A boxed stock cooler ships with retail packs.
Shops value the part for fleets where threads matter. The 51 W rating fits slim towers. A 65 C case limit suits ventilated offices. Business buyers pair it with SSDs for fast logons.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Core i3-6100 fits LGA 1151 on 100 series boards with DDR4 or DDR3L slots. H110 and B150 boards list Core i3 parts with display outputs. Makers add Skylake IDs with 2015 BIOS builds.
LGA 1150 boards cannot take this chip. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details matching.
Single socket desktops are the deployment. Growth means another LGA 1151 chip on the same board where listed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4 memory in two channels suits office desktops with SSDs. Matched pairs help integrated graphics during video calls. Start with 8 GB for office fleets.
PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes from the CPU serves board slots. Most builds use integrated graphics. Chipset lanes add storage and USB.
Cooling uses the LGA 1151 mount from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. The boxed cooler runs quietly. Keep filters clean.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Pentium G4520 trims to two threads at 3.6 GHz for lighter desks. The Intel Core i3-6300 lifts to 3.8 GHz with more cache. Both share LGA 1151 boards.
Celeron parts suit entry costs where threads matter less.
Past offices move to Kaby Lake Core i3 parts. The i3-6100 covers 2015 desks where two cores with threads must deploy.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i3-6100 use?
It uses LGA 1151 on 100 series boards.
How many cores does the Core i3-6100 have?
Two cores and four threads at a fixed 3.7 GHz with no boost.
What memory does the Core i3-6100 support?
DDR4 memory.
When did the Core i3-6100 launch?
September 2015 with Skylake desktop parts.
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