Processor N100 vs Opteron 6278

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 6278
2012
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
8.65
+268%
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.35

Opteron 6278 outperforms Processor N100 by a whopping 268% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 6278 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8711788
Place by popularitynot in top-10065
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency7.1237.07
Architecture codenameInterlagos (2011−2012)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 May 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$128

Detailed specifications

Opteron 6278 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.4 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache768 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB (per die)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size316 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors2,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 6278 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 configuration41
SocketG34Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 6278 and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Opteron 6278 and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 6278 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 6278 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, 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 Opteron 6278 and Processor N100.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.65 2.35
Recency 1 May 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 6 Watt

Opteron 6278 has a 268.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 1816.7% lower power consumption.

The Opteron 6278 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 6278 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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