Intel Processor N100 vs NVIDIA Tegra X1

The Intel Processor N100 (Alder Lake N-architecture) is an energy-efficient Intel processor for entry-level systems and mini-PCs.

The NVIDIA Tegra X1 is an older NVIDIA System-on-a-Chip (SoC) for mobile gaming consoles and media players (e.g., Nintendo Switch).

The Intel Processor N100 is manufactured using a 10 nm process, has four cores and four threads, 4 MB of Level 2 and 6 MB of Level 3 cache, and supports PCIe 3.0. The NVIDIA Tegra X1 uses a 20 nm process with eight cores (four Cortex-A57, four Cortex-A53) and 3 MB of Level 2 cache.

The Intel Processor N100 offers significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance than the NVIDIA Tegra X1. For gaming, the NVIDIA Tegra X1, with its integrated NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell) graphics unit, is better suited. The Intel Processor N100 (Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs) offers lower gaming performance.

The maximum memory bandwidth for the Intel Processor N100 is 38 GB/s, and for the NVIDIA Tegra X1, it is 26 GB/s. Both are energy-efficient. The Intel Processor N100 is designed for a very low thermal design power (TDP) of typically 6 watts, which allows for fanless operation. The NVIDIA Tegra X1 is also optimized for energy efficiency in mobile devices.

The Intel Processor N100 offers good value for money for energy-efficient entry-level PCs. The NVIDIA Tegra X1 is usually sold as part of an end device. The Intel Processor N100 is ideal for energy-efficient productivity and desktop tasks. The NVIDIA Tegra X1 is the better choice for mobile gaming and multimedia applications.