AMD Ryzen 3 4100 vs Intel Processor N100

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is an AMD desktop processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir), manufactured using a 7 nm process.

It is designed for the entry-level segment. The Intel Processor N100 is an Intel processor based on the Alder Lake N architecture, manufactured using a 10 nm process, primarily intended for power-saving mini-PCs and thin clients.

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 features 4 cores and 8 threads, 2 MB L2 and 4 MB L3 cache. It shows significantly higher performance in single- and multi-core applications in benchmarks. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 51 GB/s. The Intel Processor N100 has 4 cores and 4 threads, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache.

Its performance is basic and sufficient for simple tasks. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 38 GB/s. For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is the better choice, especially with a dedicated graphics card, as it has no integrated graphics unit. The Intel Processor N100 with its integrated Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) is only suitable for very light games.

The N100 is characterized by extremely low power consumption, enabling fanless systems. The Ryzen 3 4100 offers higher raw performance for computationally intensive tasks. In terms of price-performance, the Ryzen 3 4100 offers more computing power, while the N100 excels in very compact, energy-efficient systems.