Intel Core m3-8100Y vs Intel Processor N95

The Intel Core m3-8100Y (Amber Lake Y) was designed in 2018 using a 14 nm process for ultra-mobile, fanless devices with extreme energy efficiency.

The Intel Processor N95 (Alder Lake N), manufactured using the more modern 10 nm process, is a newer CPU for energy-efficient entry-level devices with improved performance.

Core/thread specifications are missing for both processors. In a comparison of single-core and multi-core performance, the Intel Processor N95 shows significantly higher performance than the Intel Core m3-8100Y (over 10 percent difference), making it better suited for more demanding tasks.

For light gaming scenarios, the Intel Processor N95 is more powerful. It features the more modern Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 615 and benefits from higher memory bandwidth (38 GB/s vs. 30 GB/s). Both CPUs are energy-efficient. The m3-8100Y is designed for extremely low power consumption for passive cooling.

The N95, thanks to its 10 nm process, achieves higher overall performance or improved efficiency at a similar power consumption. Overall, the Intel Processor N95 offers a better price/performance ratio and is the choice for more responsive usage and light multimedia applications. The Intel Core m3-8100Y is ideal for the most basic, fanless systems where minimal power consumption is the priority.