I3 6TH GEN PROCESSOR

The Intel Core i3 6th Generation processors belong to Intel’s Skylake family launched in 2015. These CPUs introduced support for DDR4 RAM, better power efficiency, improved graphics performance, and faster overall computing compared to older generations. They became very popular for office PCs, home systems, and entry-level gaming computers.

Main Features

• Intel Skylake Architecture
• 14nm technology
• Dual-core with Hyper-Threading
• DDR4 RAM support
• Intel HD Graphics 530
• Low power consumption
• Better multitasking than older 3rd/4th Gen i3 processors

• Architecture	Skylake	Skylake	Skylake
  Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4	2 / 4
  Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz
  Cache	3MB	3MB	4MB
  TDP	51W	35W	51W
  Graphics	Intel HD 530	Intel HD 530	Intel HD 530
  RAM Support	DDR4 / DDR3L	DDR4 / DDR3L	DDR4 / DDR3L
  Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151	LGA1151
  Best Use	Office + budget gaming	Small form factor PCs	Faster daily performance

  Technical Specifications

  Processor Information

  • Generation: 6th Generation
  • Codename: Skylake
  • Socket Type: LGA 1151
  • Manufacturing Process: 14nm
  • PCIe Support: PCIe 3.0
  • Cache:
    • 3MB to 4MB Smart Cache
  • No Turbo Boost support on standard i3 models.

  Memory Support

  • DDR4-2133 RAM
  • DDR3L-1600 support
  • Dual-channel memory support
  • Maximum RAM support up to 64GB depending on motherboard.

  Integrated Graphics

  • Intel HD Graphics 530
  • Supports:
    • Full HD & 4K video playback
    • Multiple monitor support
    • Casual gaming
    • Hardware video acceleration

  Compatible Motherboards

  Supports LGA1151 motherboards such as:

  • H110
  • B150
  • H170
  • Z170

  Some motherboards may require BIOS updates for compatibility.