Processor N100 vs Athlon 64 X2 4600+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 4600+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.45
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43
+440%

Processor N100 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 4600+ by a whopping 440% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29431776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Series2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)Intel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency0.6638.35
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateno data3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$350$128

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speedno data0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate1000 MHzno data
L1 cache256K96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm10 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket939Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Processor N100.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 0.45
Processor N100 2.43
+440%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 1930
Processor N100 4869
+152%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 3740
Processor N100 11207
+200%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.45 2.43
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 90 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 440% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 800% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 4600+ in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 4600+ is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 4600+ and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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