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Processor N100
Xeon D-1520
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Processor N100 is positioned at rank 583 and the Xeon D-1520 is on rank 565, so the Xeon D-1520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Processor N100
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1520
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N100 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N100 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Processor N100 and Xeon D-1520
Processor N100
The Processor N100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,869 points. Launch price was $128.
Xeon D-1520
The Xeon D-1520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,917 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Processor N100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-1520's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N100 versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1520 — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Processor N100 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Processor N100 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon D-1520 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N100 scores 4,869 against the Xeon D-1520's 4,917 — a 1% lead for the Xeon D-1520. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N100 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1520.
| Feature | Processor N100 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+31% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+2100% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+300% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N (2023) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,869 | 4,917 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N100 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1520 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N100 | Xeon D-1520 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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