Intel Core i7-5600U vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Core i7-5600U (Broadwell-U, 2015) targeted energy-efficient laptops, while the Intel Processor N100 (Alder-Lake-N, 2023) was developed for cost-effective mini-PCs and entry-level devices with a focus on efficiency.

The Intel Core i7-5600U is manufactured using a 14nm process and has 2 cores/4 threads as well as 4 MB L3 cache. The more modern Intel Processor N100 is manufactured using a 10nm process, offers 4 cores/4 threads, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache. In terms of performance, the Intel Processor N100 significantly outperforms the Intel Core i7-5600U in both single- and multi-core scenarios, thanks to its newer architecture and higher core count.

The integrated graphics of the Intel Processor N100 (Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs) is superior to the Intel HD Graphics 5500 of the Intel Core i7-5600U, supported by higher memory bandwidth (38 GB/s vs. 26 GB/s), which allows for better performance in light gaming. The Intel Processor N100, with a typical TDP of 6 watts, is significantly more energy-efficient than the Intel Core i7-5600U (approx.

15 watts). While the Intel Core i7-5600U still offers basic performance in older systems, the Intel Processor N100 provides a better price-performance ratio for new, energy-efficient systems. It is the clearly better choice for modern everyday tasks and media playback.