Processor N100 vs Xeon E5506

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5506
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 80 Watt
1.22
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43
+99.2%

Processor N100 outperforms Xeon E5506 by an impressive 99% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5506 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23331776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.57no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency1.4438.30
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$43$128

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5506 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 speed2.13 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed0.13 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature76 °C105 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5506 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA1366Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5506 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
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5506 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 E5506 and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5506 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size144 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth19.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5506 and Processor N100.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.22 2.43
Recency 30 March 2009 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 99.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 1233.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5506 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5506 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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