Intel Core i7-4785T vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i7-4785T (Haswell S), introduced in 2014 for energy-efficient desktops, offers 4 cores, 8 threads, 8 MB Level 3 cache, and PCIe 3.0.

The Intel Processor N100 (Alder Lake N), released in 2023 for ultra-low-power devices, has 4 efficient cores, 4 threads, 4 MB Level 2, 6 MB Level 3 cache, and also PCIe 3.0.

The Intel Core i7-4785T is manufactured using a 22 nm process. The Intel Processor N100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In single-core performance, the Intel Processor N100 outperforms the Intel Core i7-4785T by over 10 percent; the Intel Core i7-4785T has a similar lead elsewhere.

The multi-core performance of the Intel Processor N100 is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-4785T (difference under 10 percent). For gaming, the Intel Processor N100, with its modern Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) and 38 GB/s memory bandwidth, offers better performance than the Intel Core i7-4785T with Intel HD Graphics 4600 and 26 GB/s.

The Intel Core i7-4785T (35 Watt TDP) consumes significantly more power than the Intel Processor N100 (6 Watt TDP), ideal for fanless systems. The discontinued Intel Core i7-4785T is only relevant for used systems; the Intel Processor N100 offers better value for money in new systems.

In summary, the Intel Processor N100 impresses with modern architecture, low power consumption, and improved graphics for everyday tasks. The Intel Core i7-4785T is relevant for older systems.