Intel Atom N2100 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom N2100 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Atom N2100 1 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2009. |
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| Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
| Intel Atom N2000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
| 3 | Generation | 2 |
| Cedarview | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom N2100 is a 1 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s clocks with 2.66 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Atom N2100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s |
| 1 | Cores | 4 |
| 2 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 1.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.66 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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| PowerVR SGX545 | GPU | no iGPU |
| 0.64 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| -- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| -- | GPU Generation | -- |
| 32 | Technology | |
| 2 | Max. displays | |
| 4 | Compute units | -- |
| 32 | Shader | -- |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| -- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
| 10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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| PowerVR SGX545 | GPU | no iGPU |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h264 | No |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| No | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| No | Codec AVC | No |
| No | Codec VC-1 | No |
| No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom N2100, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Atom N2100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s |
| DDR3-800 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
| 4 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 8.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
| -- | L3 Cache | -- |
| -- | PCIe version | -- |
| -- | PCIe lanes | -- |
| -- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Atom N2100 has a TDP of 3.5 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Atom N2100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s |
| 3.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom N2100 has 0.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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| Intel Atom N2100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s |
| 32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
| BGA 559 | Socket | LGA 775 |
| None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2009 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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| Intel Atom N2100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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