Processor N100 vs i3-2100T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2100T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.94
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43
+159%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-2100T by a whopping 159% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2100T and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25221776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.06no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency2.5438.33
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$180$128

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2100T 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.5 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature65 °C105 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2100T 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2100T and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2100T and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2100T and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2100T and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 2000Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2100T and Processor N100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2100T and Processor N100.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 2.43
Integrated graphics card 0.55 2.32
Recency 20 February 2011 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 158.5% higher aggregate performance score, 321.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 483.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2100T in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-2100T is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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