Processor N100 vs Core 2 Duo P8800

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo P8800
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.61
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.44
+300%

Processor N100 outperforms Core 2 Duo P8800 by a whopping 300% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27921778
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency2.2237.08
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 April 2009 (15 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$241$128

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.66 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.66 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB L2 Cache6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1V-1.25Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketBGA479,PGA478Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo P8800 0.61
Processor N100 2.44
+300%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Duo P8800 2932
Processor N100 4869
+66.1%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Duo P8800 5370
Processor N100 11207
+109%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo P8800 2355
Processor N100 4838
+105%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Duo P8800 31.35
Processor N100 16.22
+93.3%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Core 2 Duo P8800 2
Processor N100 4
+178%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 2.44
Recency 1 April 2009 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 300% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 316.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo P8800 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo P8800 and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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