Intel Core i5-8279U vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i5-8279U, introduced in the second quarter of 2019, is based on Coffee Lake U (14 nm) with four cores, eight threads, and 6 MB L3 cache, but no Level 2 cache.

Its Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 supports moderate graphics requirements. The Intel Processor N100, released in the first quarter of 2023, utilizes Alder Lake N (10 nm) with four efficiency cores, four threads, 4 MB L2, and 6 MB L3 cache.

Its Intel UHD Graphics is intended for basic tasks. Both achieve 38 GB/s memory bandwidth. In single-core performance, both are comparable, but the Intel Core i5-8279U shows significantly higher multi-core performance. For gaming, the Intel Core i5-8279U is superior, as its integrated graphics handle older games better.

The Intel Processor N100 is more energy-efficient with lower Thermal Design Power (TDP), ideal for passive cooling. The Intel Core i5-8279U requires more active cooling. The Intel Processor N100 offers good value for money for basic tasks in new systems. Overall, the Intel Core i5-8279U is better suited for more productive tasks and light gaming, while the Intel Processor N100 excels in maximum energy efficiency for compact basic systems.