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Processor N100
Xeon X7460
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 X7460 is on rank 571, so the Xeon X7460 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 X7460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N100 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N100 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X7460
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 X7460
The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.
Processing Power
The Processor N100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X7460 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon X7460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N100 versus 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 — a 134.2% clock advantage for the Processor N100 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Processor N100 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon X7460 uses Dunnington (2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N100 scores 4,869 against the Xeon X7460's 4,803 — a 1.4% lead for the Processor N100. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N100 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460.
| Feature | Processor N100 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+407% | 0.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.66 GHz+2560% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (per module)+50% |
| Process | 10 nm-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N (2023) | Dunnington (2008) |
| PassMark | 4,869+1% | 4,803 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N100 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon X7460 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N100 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N100) / VT-x (Xeon X7460). Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Processor N100 | Xeon X7460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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