Processor N100 vs i7-2840QM

Place in the ranking	1764	1788
Place by popularity	not in top-100	65
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i7	Intel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency	5.09	37.07
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date	4 September 2011 (13 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	no data	$128

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2840QM 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	4 (Quad-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	8	4
Base clock speed	no data	0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bus type	DMI 2.0	no data
Bus rate	4 × 5 GT/s	no data
Multiplier	24	no data
L1 cache	256 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	8 MB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Die size	216 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	105 °C
Number of transistors	1160 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2840QM 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	Socket G2	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	45 Watt	6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2840QM 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 i7-2840QM 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 i7-2840QM and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2840QM and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	no data	DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size	32 GB	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.598 GB/s	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2840QM and Processor N100.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	2.42	2.35
Integrated graphics card	0.66	2.32
Recency	4 September 2011	3 January 2023
Threads	8	4
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	45 Watt	6 Watt

i7-2840QM has a 3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Processor N100, on the other hand, has 251.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 650% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-2840QM and Processor N100.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2840QM and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.