Intel Core i3-1115G4 vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i3-1115G4 (Tiger Lake U architecture) and the Intel Processor N100 (Alder Lake N architecture) are processors manufactured by Intel using the 10 nm process for different application areas.

The Intel Core i3-1115G4 aims for balanced performance for thinner systems, while the Intel Processor N100 is designed for extreme energy efficiency in cost-effective devices. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 has 6 MB of Level 3 cache, while the Intel Processor N100 has 4 MB of Level 2 and 6 MB of Level 3 cache.

In terms of computing performance, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 shows significantly higher single-core performance, with a lead of over 40 percent in Geekbench 6. For multi-core tasks, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is also more than 60 percent more powerful in Cinebench R23, while multi-core scores in Geekbench 6 are comparable.

For gaming, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 with its Intel UHD Graphics (Tiger Lake G4) and a memory bandwidth of 60 GB/s is the better choice than the Intel Processor N100 with Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) and 38 GB/s bandwidth, which allows for smoother representations. Both CPUs are designed for low power consumption.

The Intel Processor N100 is more attractive in terms of price for basic tasks such as word processing and media consumption. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 offers noticeably better overall performance for more productive applications and light gaming at a generally higher price.