Processor N100 vs Xeon 5160

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5160
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.61
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43
+298%

Processor N100 outperforms Xeon 5160 by a whopping 298% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5160 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28031776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.15no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency0.7238.33
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$22$128

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5160 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache0 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature65 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage rangeB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5160 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
SocketLGA771Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5160 and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE32 Bitno data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon 5160 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 Xeon 5160 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5160 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR4, DDR5

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 Xeon 5160 and Processor N100.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 2.43
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 298.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 1233.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5160 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5160 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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