Processor N100 vs Core i3-6167U

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6167U and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	1789	1504
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i3	Intel Alder Lake-N
Architecture codename	Skylake (2015−2016)	Alder Lake-N
Release date	1 September 2015 (8 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$304	$128

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6167U 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 cores	2 (Dual-core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	44 x 3.4  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed	2.7 GHz	0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	3 MB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100 °C	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6167U 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	FCBGA1356	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	28 Watt	6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6167U and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	no data
AES-NI	+	+
FMA	no data	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
eDRAM	64 MB	no data
My WiFi	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
TSX	-	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Thermal Monitoring	+	no data
SIPP	-	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i3-6167U and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	-	+
EDB	+	no data
Secure Key	+	no data
MPX	+	no data
Identity Protection	+	no data
SGX	Yes with Intel® ME	no data
OS Guard	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6167U and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6167U and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3, DDR4	DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size	32 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	-	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card Compare	Intel Iris Graphics 550	Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Max video memory	32 GB	no data
Quick Sync Video	+	no data
Clear Video	+	no data
Clear Video HD	+	no data
Graphics max frequency	1 GHz	no data
InTru 3D	+	no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6167U and Processor N100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported	3	no data
eDP	+	no data
DisplayPort	+	no data
HDMI	+	no data
DVI	+	no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6167U and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support	+	no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	no data
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz	no data
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	no data
Max resolution over VGA	N/A	no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6167U and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX	12	no data
OpenGL	4.5	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6167U and Processor N100.

PCIe version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express lanes	12	9

Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	2.10	3.29
Integrated graphics card	3.58	2.34
Recency	1 September 2015	3 January 2023
Physical cores	2	4
Threads	4	44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Cost	$304	$128
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	28 Watt	6 Watt

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