Intel Pentium N6415 vs Intel Processor N100

The Intel Pentium N6415 and the Intel Processor N100 are processors for energy-efficient and cost-effective systems, which are used in mini-PCs, thin clients or inexpensive laptops.

Both are manufactured using the 10 nm process. The Intel Pentium N6415 is based on the Elkhart Lake architecture and features four cores and four threads. It is equipped with a 2 MB L2 cache. The Intel Processor N100 uses the more modern Alder Lake N architecture, also with four efficiency cores and four threads, but offers a larger 4 MB L2 cache and an additional 6 MB L3 cache.

In terms of computing performance, the Intel Processor N100 shows significantly higher single-core performance, which is over 100 percent better in benchmarks than that of the Intel Pentium N6415. The Intel Processor N100 also significantly outperforms its counterpart in multi-core performance with over 100 percent better performance.

The modern architecture of the Intel Processor N100 leads to a clear performance increase here. Neither processor is primarily designed for gaming. The Intel Pentium N6415 integrates Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen with 16 Execution Units (EUs) and a maximum memory bandwidth of 51 GB/s.

The Intel Processor N100 features Intel UHD Graphics with 24 EUs (Alder Lake) and a memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. Despite the lower memory bandwidth, the graphics performance of the Intel Processor N100 is generally superior due to the higher number of EUs and the more modern architecture.

Both CPUs are optimized for low power consumption and thus for passive or very quiet cooling solutions. Specific market prices are not available, but both belong to the lower price segment. The Intel Processor N100 offers better value for money due to its significantly higher computing performance.

In summary, the Intel Pentium N6415 is a choice for the most basic applications where the focus is on minimal cost. The Intel Processor N100 is the more powerful option for smoother everyday tasks, multitasking, and improved multimedia playback, and is recommended for most use cases.