Intel i7-4790K VS Intel i3-6100

Side-by-side specs comparison, performance benchmarks, TDP power consumption and price in Bangladesh.

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Processor Intel
Intel i7-4790K

Intel i7-4790K

Intel Core i7-4790K 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor

৳28,500 ($339)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
85/100
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Processor Intel
Intel i3-6100

Intel i3-6100

Intel Core i3-6100 2-Core, 4-Thread Desktop Processor

৳3,200 ($35)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
85/100
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Pixahunt Recommendation & Verdict Expert Assessment

Both products are extremely closely matched in both synthetic performance, power requirements, and market pricing. Your decision should rely primarily on current retailer stock availability and platform motherboard compatibility.

উভয় প্রোডাক্টের পারফরম্যান্স, পাওয়ার খরচ এবং বাজার মূল্য প্রায় সমান। আপনার সিদ্ধান্ত নির্ভর করা উচিত আপনার বর্তমান মাদারবোর্ড বা প্লাটফর্মের সাথে সামঞ্জস্যতা এবং দোকানে পাওয়ার সহজলভ্যতার ওপর।

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Power Consumption & Thermal TDP Efficiency

পাওয়ার খরচ ও তাপ নির্গমন ক্ষমতা (কোন প্রোডাক্টটা পাওয়ার বেশি বা কম)

⚡ 42% More Energy Efficient
i7-4790K
88 Watts TDP
i3-6100 Wins Power Efficiency
51 Watts TDP

Analysis: i3-6100 consumes 37W less power (42% lower TDP: 51W vs 88W). It runs noticeably cooler and delivers higher electrical efficiency.

বিশ্লেষণ: i3-6100 এর পাওয়ার খরচ 37 ওয়াট কম (42% কম TDP: 51W বনাম 88W)। এটি অনেক ঠান্ডা চলে এবং বিদ্যুৎ সাশ্রয়ী।

Key Advantages & Trade-offs Head-to-Head

কোনটি কোন ক্ষেত্রে এগিয়ে এবং কোনটিতে কী সীমাবদ্ধতা রয়েছে তা নিচে বিশ্লেষণ করা হলো

✓ Reasons to choose i7-4790K
🚀 Higher Clock Speed (বেশি ক্লক স্পিড)
+0.3 GHz

i7-4790K delivers higher frequency (4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz, +0.3 GHz) for faster responsive single-threaded performance.

🧠 More CPU Cores (বেশি কোর)
+2 Cores

Has 4 physical cores compared to 2 cores (+2 cores). Superior multi-core rendering, video editing, and multitasking capability.

🧵 More Threads (বেশি থ্রেড)
+4 Threads

8 simultaneous execution threads vs 4 threads (+4 threads) for heavy multitasking.

💾 Larger L3 Cache (বড় ক্যাশ মেমোরি)
+5 MB Cache

Has 8 MB cache memory compared to 3 MB (+5 MB). Reduces memory latency in modern gaming and high-speed computations.

⚠️ Considerations & Trade-offs for i7-4790K:
Higher Power Draw & Heat Output: Operates with higher TDP (88W vs 51W). Generates more heat and needs a capable cooler.
Higher Price Tag: Costs ৳25,300 more compared to the alternative option.
✓ Reasons to choose i3-6100
⚡ Lower Power Consumption (বিদ্যুৎ সাশ্রয়ী)
-37W TDP

i3-6100 consumes 37W less power (42% lower TDP: 51W vs 88W). It runs noticeably cooler and delivers higher electrical efficiency.

🔬 More Advanced Lithography (উন্নত প্রসেস নোড)
14nm vs 22nm

Built on smaller 14nm technology node vs 22nm node. Provides higher transistor density and better efficiency.

💰 More Budget Friendly (কম দাম)
-৳25,300

Retails ৳25,300 (88.8%) cheaper in Bangladesh market (৳3,200 vs ৳28,500).

⚠️ Considerations & Trade-offs for i3-6100:
Fewer Processing Cores: Equipped with only 2 cores vs 4 cores on the competitor.
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Full Specifications Matrix Side-by-Side

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Specification Attribute
i7-4790K
i3-6100
General
Series
Core i7
Core i3
Model
Intel Core i7-4790K
Core i3-6100
Cpu Cooler
PCG 2013D Thermal Solution
Included
Code-Name
Devil's Canyon
Skylake
Generation
4th Gen
6th Gen
Sockets Supported
FCLGA1150
LGA 1151
Release Date
June 2, 2014
September 1, 2015
Performance
Processor Type.
Devil's Canyon Flagship Desktop Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 4.40 GHz Turbo) Best for: Elite 1080p/1440p Gaming, Live Streaming, Video Production & Heavy Productivity
Desktop
Base Frequency
4.00 GHz
3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency Max.
4.40 GHz
N/A
Core
4
2
Threads
8
4
CPU Cache
8 MB Intel Smart Cache
3 MB Intel Smart Cache
L1 Cache
256 KB
128 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
512 KB
L3 Cache
8 MB
3 MB
TDP
88W
51W
Lithography
22 nm
14nm
Multiplier
40.0x
37.0x
Multiplier Unlocked
Yes
No
Graphics
Built-in GPU
Yes
Yes
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency
350 MHz
350 MHz
Graphics Dynamic Frequency
1.25 GHz
1.05 GHz
Graphics Core Count
20 Execution Units
24 EUs
Max Video Memory
2 GB
64 GB
Max Resolution
HDMI: 3840x2160 @24Hz, DP: 3840x2160 @60Hz, VGA: 1920x1200 @60Hz
DP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @24Hz eDP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
Memory Support
Memory Max.
32 GB
64 GB
Memory Type
DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600
Memory Speed
1333/1600 MT/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channel
2
2 (Dual Channel)
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No
Yes
Technical Info
DirectX Support
11.2/12
12
OpenGL Support
4.3
4.4
Approx. Power Consumption
88W
51W Peak
Compatible Products / Chipsets
Intel Z87, H87, Z97, H97
Intel H110, B150, Q150, Q170, H170, Z170
PCI Express Version
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
PCI Express Lanes
16 Lanes
16
Thermal Solution (MPK / Box)
PCG 2013D
PCG 2015C
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)
74.04°C
100°C
Warranty
Manufacturing Warranty
3 Years (Discontinued)
03 Years Brand Warranty
Additional Info
Specialty
Unlocked Multiplier, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x, VT-d)
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x & VT-d) Intel Identity Protection Technology
Others
Instruction Set: 64-bit, Instruction Set Extensions: Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Device ID: 0x412
OS Support: Windows 11 - 64-Bit (Unofficial/Bypassed), Windows 10 - 64-Bit Instruction Set: 64-bit, SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 Scalability: 1S Only
Country Of Origin
USA
USA
Made in/ Assemble
Costa Rica / Vietnam / Malaysia
Malaysia / Vietnam / China

Frequently Asked Questions Common Queries

Answers to top questions searched regarding this comparison.

Which one is better for gaming and multitasking: i7-4790K or i3-6100? ▼

Both products are extremely closely matched in both synthetic performance, power requirements, and market pricing. Your decision should rely primarily on current retailer stock availability and platform motherboard compatibility.

What is the power consumption difference between i7-4790K and i3-6100? ▼

i3-6100 consumes 37W less power (42% lower TDP: 51W vs 88W). It runs noticeably cooler and delivers higher electrical efficiency.

What are the approximate street prices in Bangladesh? ▼

i7-4790K is currently retailing around ৳28,500 BDT while i3-6100 is priced around ৳3,200 BDT across computer retail shops in Bangladesh.

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