Intel Processor N100 | Apple A5X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Processor N100 or Apple A5X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Processor N100 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Intel Processor N100 was released in Q1/2023. The Apple A5X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A5X was released in Q1/2011. |
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Intel Processor N (5) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) | CPU group | Apple A5/A5X (2) |
13 | Generation | 5 |
Alder Lake N | Architecture | A5 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple A6X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Processor N100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N100 is 1.80 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Apple A5X has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A5X is at 1.00 GHz. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Processor N100 or Apple A5X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz |
0.75 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 8 |
192 | Shader | 64 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 10 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Processor N100 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Apple A5X supports up to 1 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR2-800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
9 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Processor N100 is 6 W, while the Apple A5X has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
25 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
10 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Processor N100 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 10.00 MB cache. The Apple A5X is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Apple A5X |
10 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
128 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Processor N100
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 0.75 GHz |
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Apple A5X
PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.20 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Apple A5X
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
2,269 CB R23 MC @ 10 W |
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Apple A5X
1.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Processor N100 | Apple A5X |
Unknown | Apple iPad 2 (3. Gen) |