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Intel Core i3-6098P

Intel Core i3-6098P: A Budget Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

(Relevant as of April 2025)

1. Key Specifications: Architecture and Performance

Skylake Architecture and 14nm Process

The Intel Core i3-6098P processor, released in 2016, is based on the Skylake microarchitecture, which is the sixth generation of Intel Core. Despite its almost decade-long age, it remains relevant for less demanding scenarios due to its 14nm process technology. This has allowed for a reduction in power consumption (TDP 54W) while maintaining stable performance for basic tasks.

Key parameters:

- 2 cores / 4 threads (Hyper-Threading);

- Base frequency: 3.6 GHz (without Turbo Boost);

- Integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 (maximum frequency 1.05 GHz);

- L3 cache: 3 MB.

Performance:

According to Geekbench 6 (2025):

- 1115 points (single-core test);

- 2185 points (multi-core test).

For comparison: the modern Intel Core i3-13100 (2023) scores about 2400 points in single-core mode.

Features:

- Support for Intel Quick Sync Video for decoding 4K video;

- Virtualization (VT-x, VT-d);

- Energy efficiency for its era.

2. Compatible Motherboards

LGA 1151 Socket and Chipsets

The processor uses the LGA 1151 (version v1) socket, which limits the choice of motherboards to models from 2015-2017:

- Chipsets: H110, B150, H170, Q170 (for the business segment).

- Example boards: ASUS H110M-K, Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H.

Selection Features in 2025:

- New boards for LGA 1151 v1 are almost not produced anymore. Prices for remaining stock range from $50-80.

- It is recommended to look for used options (e.g., on eBay or local marketplaces for $30-50).

- Limitations: no support for PCIe 4.0, M.2 NVMe (only through adapters).

Tip: If you plan to use an SSD, choose boards with M.2 slots (e.g., ASUS B150M-A/M.2), but note that speeds will be limited to PCIe 3.0 x2.

3. Supported Memory

DDR4-2133 MHz

The processor works with DDR4-2133 MHz memory in dual-channel mode. The maximum capacity is 64 GB (theoretically), but practically, most boards support up to 32 GB.

Recommendations:

- For office tasks, 8 GB (2x4 GB) is sufficient;

- For multimedia and light gaming, 16 GB (2x8 GB) is recommended;

- Use modules with low timings (e.g., CL15) for a slight performance boost.

Important: DDR5 and higher speeds are not supported.

4. Power Supply: Minimum Requirements

Power Calculation

With a TDP of 54W and no discrete graphics card, a power supply of 300-400W will be sufficient for the system.

Example models from 2025:

- Be Quiet! System Power 10 400W ($45);

- Corsair CV450 ($50).

Tips:

- If you plan to add a graphics card (e.g., GTX 1650), choose a power supply of 500W;

- Don’t skimp on the 80 Plus Bronze certification — it guarantees stability.

5. Pros and Cons of Intel Core i3-6098P

Pros:

- Low price ($50-70 for a new processor in remaining stock);

- Integrated graphics for basic tasks;

- Energy efficiency (suitable for compact PCs).

Cons:

- Only 2 cores — multi-threaded performance is weak;

- No support for PCIe 4.0, DDR5, USB 3.2 Gen 2;

- Outdated architecture — lags behind even budget CPUs from 2023-2025.

6. Usage Scenarios

What is the processor suitable for in 2025?

1. Office tasks: Working with documents, browsing, Zoom.

2. Multimedia: Watching 4K video (thanks to Quick Sync), streaming.

3. Light gaming: Minecraft, Dota 2 at low settings (30-40 FPS in HD).

Real Experience:

A user from Brazil built a PC with the i3-6098P, 16 GB DDR4, and SSD. The system handles Adobe Photoshop (editing 12 MP photos) but “lags” when working with 4K timelines in Premiere Pro.

7. Comparison with Competitors

Budget Alternatives in 2025

- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G (2021): 4 cores / 8 threads, Vega 8, price $90. Multi-tasking performance is 70% better.

- Intel Core i3-12100 (2023): 4 cores / 8 threads, UHD 730, price $110. Single-thread performance is 40% better.

- Apple M1 (2020): In the mini-PC Mac mini (price from $300). Complete dominance in energy efficiency, but a closed ecosystem.

Conclusion: The i3-6098P is only relevant if you have a strict budget of up to $150 for the entire build.

8. Practical Assembly Tips

How to Build a PC with the i3-6098P in 2025

1. Motherboard: Look for B150/H170 with HDMI and USB 3.0.

2. Memory: 2 modules of DDR4-2133 (e.g., Crucial 8GB x2 for $35).

3. Storage: Kingston A400 480GB SSD ($30) for fast OS boot-up.

4. Case: Mini-tower with ventilation (Deepcool MATREXX 30, $40).

Hack: Install Linux (e.g., Ubuntu) to speed up performance on weak hardware.

9. Final Conclusion: Who is the i3-6098P Suitable For?

This processor is a choice for:

- Super budget builds: For example, PCs for grandparents or cashiers.

- Temporary solutions: While saving up for a modern CPU.

- Enthusiasts: For experiments with retro hardware.

Why not to buy? If you need to work with AI, rendering, or games from 2025 — even the Intel N100 (2023) will be better.

Price in 2025:

- New i3-6098P: $50-70 (rare stock);

- Used: $20-30.

Final Advice: Only purchase if the total system price does not exceed $150. In other cases, consider modern APUs or mini-PCs.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

October 2015

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

i3-6098P

Code Name

SkyLake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

3.60 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCLGA1151

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

54 W

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-1866/2133 | DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

64 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

8 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

34.1 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

Yes

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® HD Graphics 510

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

350 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.05 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

64 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@24Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (VGA)

N/A

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

3 MB

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.5

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1115

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

2185

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

793

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

1762

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2127

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

4030

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Core i7-7820HQ

1184 +6.2%

Xeon E3-1585L v5

1156 +3.7%

Core i3-6098P

1115

Core i5-10210Y

1079 -3.2%

Ryzen 5 7535H

1034 -7.3%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Xeon E5-2428L

2680 +22.7%

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

2437 +11.5%

Core i3-6098P

2185

Core i5-6442EQ

2016 -7.7%

Core i7-3820QM

1839 -15.8%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core i7-4760HQ

826 +4.2%

Xeon E7-8891 v4

809 +2%

Core i3-6098P

793

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

776 -2.1%

Core i5-12500TE

754 -4.9%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i7-10510Y

2046 +16.1%

Core i3-4330

1915 +8.7%

Core i3-6098P

1762

Core i5-6440EQ

1640 -6.9%

Athlon X4 845

1550 -12%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

2187 +2.8%

Xeon E3-1585L v5

2154 +1.3%

Core i3-6098P

2127

Celeron G5900

2107 -0.9%

Core i7-4960X

2081 -2.2%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Xeon E5-2609 v3

4444 +10.3%

Pentium Gold G6405

4252 +5.5%

Core i3-6098P

4030

Athlon X4 845

3809 -5.5%

Core i3-4360

3631 -9.9%