Processor N100 vs i5-2515E

Place in the ranking	2350	1788
Place by popularity	not in top-100	65
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i5	Intel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency	3.19	37.07
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date	1 February 2011 (13 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$266	$128

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2515E 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 cores	2 (Dual-core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	4
Base clock speed	2.5 GHz	0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bus type	DMI 2.0	no data
Bus rate	4 × 5 GT/s	no data
Multiplier	25	no data
L1 cache	64K (per core)	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	3 MB (shared)	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Die size	149 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	105 °C
Number of transistors	624 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2515E 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 configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	Intel BGA1023	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2515E and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	+	no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+

Security technologies

Core i5-2515E and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2515E and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2515E and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size	16 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	21.335 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	+	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2515E and Processor N100.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	1.18	2.35
Integrated graphics card	0.66	2.32
Recency	1 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 99.2% higher aggregate performance score, 251.5% 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 i5-2515E in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2515E and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.