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  • Avg. price: ~£170
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5,341
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.4 GHz

Intel N100 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.5

Performance

18.0%

5.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.3

Platform

1.0%

7.5

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.9

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel N100 is an ultra-low-power entry-level processor based on the 10nm Alder Lake-N architecture, featuring 4 Efficiency cores (E-cores) with a base clock of 1.0 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz. Designed for high efficiency with a nominal 6W TDP, it includes 6MB of L3 cache, an integrated Intel UHD Graphics engine with 24 Execution Units (EUs), and support for single-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 memory. Its primary advantages are exceptional power efficiency that allows for fanless cooling, hardware-accelerated AV1 decoding for smooth 4K media playback, and a mature x86 ecosystem that ensures broad compatibility with Windows 11 and Linux. However, it is held back by the lack of Hyper-Threading, a single-channel memory limitation that restricts bandwidth, and an underpowered iGPU that is unsuitable for modern gaming or intensive creative workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel N100

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.8
Intel N100 has a technical score of 3.79 points, which is lower than that of 88.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel N100 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

5.5
Intel N100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 85.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel N100 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1264
Intel N100 uses the FCBGA1264 CPU socket, which is older than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel N100 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel N100 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel N100 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel N100 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.4 GHz
Intel N100 reaches a boost clock of 3.4 GHz which is lower than that of 83.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1 GHz
Intel N100 has a base clock of 4x1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel N100 uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel N100 is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel N100 has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel N100 has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
Intel N100 has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5
Intel N100 supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 79.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,800 MHz
Intel N100 supports memory speeds up to 4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-4800 MHz
Intel N100 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.1% of processors and equal to 0.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel N100 supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel N100 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 24EU
Intel N100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 63% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel N100 has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
Intel N100 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel N100 has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel N100 has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

25 W
Intel N100 has a boost power of 25 W which is lower than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel N100 has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel N100 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel N100 vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel N100 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel N100 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel N100 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel N100 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel N100 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel N100 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel N100 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel N100 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.25 W vs 64 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel N100 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel N100 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel N100 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel N100 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • Advanced security extensions
    Intel N100 provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    What it is: The supported hardware security extensions provided by the processor.
    When it matters: When you care about security, encryption, or enterprise features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel N100 provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel N100 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel N100 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • Advanced security extensions
    Intel N100 provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, SMAP, SMEP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Intel N100 has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel N100 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel N100 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel N100 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel N100 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel N100 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 63.7% higher memory speed
    Intel N100 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4800 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel N100 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel N100 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel N100 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel N100 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel N100 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-VNNI vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel N100 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1264 vs FP2).
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    Intel N100 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 60.3% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel N100 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1104 vs 2783). The average processor scores 2783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 23.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel N100 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1891 vs 2483). The average processor scores 2483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 30.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel N100 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (338 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 27.7% lower single-core score
    Intel N100 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1063 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel N100 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel N100 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel N100 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 49.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel N100 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5341 vs 10532.5). The average processor scores 10532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 38.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel N100 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2965 vs 4793). The average processor scores 4793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel N100 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel N100 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel N100 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel N100 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 7 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel N100 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (9 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel N100 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel N100 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 1 fewer memory channels
    Intel N100 has fewer memory channels than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel N100 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel N100 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    Intel N100 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel N100 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 60.3% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel N100 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1104 vs 2783). The average processor scores 2783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel N100 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1104 vs 2783). The average processor scores 2783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,104 vs 2,783
  • 23.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel N100 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1891 vs 2483). The average processor scores 2483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel N100 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1891 vs 2483). The average processor scores 2483 in PassMark single-core.1,891 vs 2,483
  • 30.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel N100 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (338 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel N100 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (338 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.338 vs 484
  • 27.7% lower single-core score
    Intel N100 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1063 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel N100 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1063 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,063 vs 1,471
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel N100 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel N100 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel N100 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-VNNI vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel N100 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-VNNI vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-VNNI vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • No multithreading support
    Intel N100 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel N100 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
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What customers like about Intel N100?

  • Exceptional power efficiency with a 6W TDP, ideal for fanless and silent builds.
  • Strong value for money in budget mini PCs and entry-level laptops.
  • Excellent for media centers due to hardware-accelerated 4K playback and AV1 decoding.
  • Noticeable single-core performance improvement over older Celeron (N5100/N5095) chips.
  • Reliable for 24/7 low-power server duties like NAS, Plex, and Home Assistant.
  • Full x86 compatibility, offering better software support than ARM-based alternatives.

What customers dislike about Intel N100?

  • Not suitable for gaming, video editing, or heavy 3D rendering tasks.
  • Limited multitasking performance due to having only 4 efficiency cores and no performance cores.
  • Restricted to single-channel memory, which can bottleneck performance.
  • Official RAM support is typically limited to 16GB (though 32GB may work in some systems).
  • May struggle with modern, heavy web applications or bloated software environments.
  • Limited PCIe lanes and expansion options compared to mainstream Core i3/Ryzen processors.

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techradar.com
17/10/2024
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Chuwi FreeBook N100 review
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xda-developers.com
28/11/2025
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5 mistakes everyone makes when buying an Intel N100 mini PC (and how to avoid them)
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bret.dk
25/10/2023
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Intel N100 vs RK3588: The Ultimate x86 vs ARM Home Server Battle
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techtest.org
18. März 2024
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How much RAM does the Intel N100 support?
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gnulinux.ch
06/01/2025
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Intel N100 Power Consumption Benchmarks", "Intel N100 Energy Consumption Measurement
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heise.de
02/08/2023
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Asus ExpertCenter PN42: Fanless Mini-PC with Intel Processor N100 Review
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pausehardware.com
06/09/2026
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Review of the MSI Cubi N ADL N100 Mini PC", "MSI Cubi N ADL N100 Mini PC Review
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tomshardware.fr
08/02/2023
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A first look at the Intel N100: The Celeron in disguise", "Intel N100 review: The Celeron that dares not speak its name
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minimachines.net
10/02/2023
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Intel Alder Lake N100: A First Look at Gaming Performance
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profesionalreview.com
24/03/2024
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Intel N100: How does it perform in GAMING?
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it.techreviewer.de
09/02/2026
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MINIX Z100-0dB Review: A Silent Mini PC with Intel N100
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tweakers.net
07/01/2025
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