Intel Processor N100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s | |
CPU comparisonIntel Processor N100 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s - 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s was released in Q2/2009. |
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Intel Processor N (5) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
13 | Generation | 2 |
Alder Lake N | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is at 2.66 GHz. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.66 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Processor N100 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s 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 | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.75 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Processor N100 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s |
10 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
BGA | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q2/2009 |
128 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 0.75 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
Intel Processor N100
2,269 CB R23 MC @ 10 W |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s
2.66 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Processor N100 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s |
Unknown | Unknown |