Processor N100 vs i3-5020U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-5020U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.38
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43
+76.1%

Processor N100 outperforms Core i3-5020U by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-5020U and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22311776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency8.7038.30
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$128

Detailed specifications

Core i3-5020U 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.2 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5020U 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
SocketFCBGA1168Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5020U and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-5020U and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5020U and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5020U and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 5500Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5020U and Processor N100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5020U and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5020U and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5020U and Processor N100.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes129

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.38 2.43
Integrated graphics card 1.51 2.32
Recency 1 March 2015 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N100 has a 76.1% higher aggregate performance score, 53.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 150% lower power consumption.

The Processor N100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5020U in performance tests.


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