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Intel i7-2720QM vs i3-6100

The Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz is significantly faster in single-thread testing. Also, Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz uses around 13% more power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Laptop, Desktop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison. The values below were tabulated from a combined 6690 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz×Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeBGA1224LGA 1151
CPU ClassLaptopDesktop
Clockspeed2.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.3 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP45W51W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$9.31
Other
First Seen on ChartQ1 2011Q4 2015
# of Samples14965194
CPU Rank26032581
CPU Value47.458.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1374(-36.3%)2157(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)4031(-1.7%)4100(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 11th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz
4,031
Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz
4,100
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 11th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz
47.4
Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz
58.0
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 11th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz
1,374
Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz
2,157
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.20GHz Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.70GHz
Max TDP45W51W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.