Intel Core i5-4590S vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i5-4590S was introduced around the second quarter of 2014, targeting the mainstream desktop market with a focus on energy efficiency.

It is based on the Haswell S architecture and manufactured using a 22 nm process, offering 4 cores and 4 threads. Its integrated graphics solution is the Intel HD Graphics 4600. Single-core performance is sufficient for everyday tasks, and multi-core performance is comparable to the Intel Processor N100.

It features 6 MB of Level 3 Cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 26 GB/s. The Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 65W. A separate graphics card is required for demanding games. Due to its age, it is primarily available on the used market and represents a cost-effective option for upgrading older systems.

The Intel Processor N100, introduced around the first quarter of 2023, is aimed at energy-efficient, compact systems and the entry-level segment. It is based on the more modern Alder Lake N architecture and manufactured using the more advanced 10 nm process, also with 4 cores and 4 threads.

Its integrated graphics, the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake), benefits from a higher maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s and 6 MB of Level 3 Cache. Both single-core and multi-core performance are comparable to the Intel Core i5-4590S. Its outstanding feature is the extremely low Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 6W, making it ideal for fanless or very quiet mini-PCs and media centers.

The integrated graphics solution is suitable for very light tasks but not for demanding games. This processor is often offered directly integrated into motherboards.