Intel Core i3-10105 vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i3-10105 (Comet Lake S, 14 nm) is a mainstream entry-level desktop processor designed for everyday tasks.

It features 4 cores, 8 threads, 6 MB L3 cache, and 43 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Processor N100 (Alder Lake N, 10 nm), on the other hand, is designed for high energy efficiency and is typically found in mini PCs for basic applications.

It offers 4 efficiency cores without Hyper-Threading, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache with 38 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support PCIe 3.0. In single-core and multi-core performance, the Intel Core i3-10105 significantly outperforms the Intel Processor N100, with a lead of over 10 percent in benchmarks for each.

Its 8 threads enable better parallel processing, which is also advantageous for very light gaming with the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630. The Intel Processor N100 with Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) is not designed for gaming. The Intel Processor N100 is characterized by extremely low power consumption, ideal for fanless systems and low operating costs.

The Intel Core i3-10105 has a higher typical power consumption, requires more robust cooling, but delivers higher overall performance for standard desktop applications.