AMD Ryzen 5 3400G vs Intel Processor N100

The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is a mid-range desktop processor, designed for mainstream systems with integrated graphics for everyday tasks and light gaming.

The Intel Processor N100 is an energy-efficient entry-level processor, ideal for compact systems and basic computing tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is based on the 12 nm Picasso (Zen+) architecture with 4 cores, 8 threads, and 4 MB L3 cache. It significantly outperforms the Intel Processor N100, which is based on the 10 nm Alder Lake N architecture with 4 cores, 4 threads, and 6 MB L3 cache, in multi-core performance and often in single-core tests (Cinebench R23).

For gaming, the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, with its AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics unit and 47 GB/s memory bandwidth, is the better choice for light games. The Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs of the Intel Processor N100 with 38 GB/s memory bandwidth primarily serve for basic graphics output. The Intel Processor N100 also features high energy efficiency and low power consumption, ideal for passively cooled systems.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G has higher power requirements but offers a better price-performance ratio for systems needing balanced CPU and graphics performance. The Intel Processor N100 is the more cost-effective option for energy-efficient applications. In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G delivers stronger computing and graphics performance for productivity and light gaming.

The Intel Processor N100 excels with excellent energy efficiency for office, web, and media centers.