AMD A8-3870K | Intel Processor N100 | |
CPU comparisonAMD A8-3870K or Intel Processor N100 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A8-3870K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-3870K was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Processor N100 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The Intel Processor N100 was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Processor N (5) |
AMD A8-3000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) |
1 | Generation | 13 |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | Alder Lake N |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-3870K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3870K is 3.10 GHz while the Intel Processor N100 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N100 is at 1.80 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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AMD A8-3870K | Characteristic | Intel Processor N100 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD A8-3870K or Intel Processor N100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6550D | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.75 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 12 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
5 | Compute units | 24 |
400 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6550D | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A8-3870K can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor N100 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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AMD A8-3870K | Characteristic | Intel Processor N100 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 9 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A8-3870K is 100 W, while the Intel Processor N100 has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD A8-3870K | Characteristic | Intel Processor N100 |
100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 25 W |
-- | TDP up | 10 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-3870K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Intel Processor N100 is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 10.00 MB cache. |
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AMD A8-3870K | Characteristic | Intel Processor N100 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 |
FM1 | Socket | BGA |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
80 $ | Release price | 128 $ |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
AMD Radeon HD 6550D @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 0.75 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
AMD A8-3870K
3.10 GHz |
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Intel Processor N100
2,269 CB R23 MC @ 10 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-3870K | Intel Processor N100 |
Unknown | Unknown |