Processor N100 vs PRO A8-9600

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Aggregate performance score

PRO A8-9600
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.09
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43
+16.3%

Processor N100 outperforms PRO A8-9600 by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18871776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency3.0438.33
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date3 October 2016 (8 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$128

Detailed specifications

PRO A8-9600 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size250 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C105 °C
Number of transistors3,100 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on PRO A8-9600 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
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

PRO A8-9600 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 PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes89

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.09 2.43
Recency 3 October 2016 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 16.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the PRO A8-9600 in performance tests.

Note that PRO A8-9600 is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between PRO A8-9600 and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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