Digg_de sets two Intel Core i3-6100 processor records

German overclocker Digg_de has added two gold medals to his collection in the two-core, four-thread Intel Core i3-6100 processor category.

Both records were achieved using the same benchmark but fall under two distinct categories: HWBOT x265 Benchmark - 1080p and HWBOT x265 Benchmark - 4k. In both runs, the Core i3-6100 chip was pushed to 3801MHz. However, for the 1080p score, Digg_de managed to stabilize the DDR4 RAM at 3972MHz, while the 4K run required reducing the RAM speed to 3836MHz.

HWBOT x265 Benchmark - 1080p:

HWBOT x265 Benchmark - 4K:

Crucially, aggressive RAM overclocking to around 3900MHz played a significant role in achieving these records. The Core i3-6100's processor overclock, however, is essentially identical to the scores set by previous record holders Jokot and avalanche.

The German's test bench included the following components:

• Motherboard - ASUS Maximus VIII Impact

• Cooling system - PCO

• RAM - 2x 8GB DDR4 G.SKILL Ripjaws V F4-3600C17-8GVK

• Power supply - Seasonic Platinum 1200 watt

Source: Enthusiast's profile on HWBot