Processor N100 vs i9-10940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10940X
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.57
+648%
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.35

Core i9-10940X outperforms Processor N100 by a whopping 648% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10940X and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3531788
Place by popularitynot in top-10065
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency10.0837.07
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$128

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10940X 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads284
Base clock speed3.3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10940X 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
SocketFCLGA2066Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10940X and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10940X 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 i9-10940X and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10940X and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10940X and Processor N100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes489

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.57 2.35
Recency 19 October 2019 3 January 2023
Physical cores 14 4
Threads 28 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 6 Watt

i9-10940X has a 647.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 2650% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10940X is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10940X and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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