Intel Core i5-2300 vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i5-2300 (Q1 2011) was based on the 32 nm Sandy Bridge S architecture. It featured 4 cores, 4 threads, 6 MB L3 cache, PCIe 2.0, 21 GB/s max.

memory bandwidth, and Intel HD Graphics 2000. With 95W TDP, it was intended for mainstream desktops. The Intel Processor N100 (Q1 2023) uses the 10 nm Alder Lake N architecture with 4 cores, 4 threads, 4 MB L2 cache, 6 MB L3 cache, PCIe 3.0, and 38 GB/s max.

memory bandwidth. Its more powerful Intel UHD Graphics with 24 EUs (Alder Lake) and only 6W TDP is ideal for energy-efficient mini-PCs. In terms of computing performance, the Intel Processor N100 significantly outperforms the Intel Core i5-2300 in single-core and multi-core performance, thanks to its newer, more efficient architecture.

Gaming is very limited with both, although the N100 offers slight advantages in simple games due to its more modern GPU. Today, the Intel Core i5-2300 is primarily relevant on the used market. In new systems, the Intel Processor N100 offers a superior price-performance ratio for everyday tasks, streaming, and home servers, as it combines high energy efficiency with modern performance.