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Overview

The N100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 5,355 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar N100

#201

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

114%

#202

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

113%

#203

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

112%

#204

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

109%

#205

Core Ultra 5 236V

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $403

109%

#206

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

107%

#207

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

106%

#208

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

106%

#209

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

106%

#210

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

106%

#211

Core i9-12900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

105%

#212

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

102%

#213

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

102%

#214

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

101%

#215

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#216

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#217

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#218

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

#219

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

97%

#220

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

96%

#221

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#222

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

93%

#223

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#224

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

#225

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

92%

#226

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

89%

#227

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

88%

#228

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

87%

#229

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

87%

#230

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

86%

#231

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for N100 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of N100 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The N100 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 5,355, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	N100
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.4 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	Intel 7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	5,355

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Memory & Platform

The N100 fits into the FCBGA1264 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 memory.

Specification	N100
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1264
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The N100 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	N100
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	6 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $128, the N100 delivers 42 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1821 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	N100
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$128
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$128
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1821
Release DateLaunch date	1 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel