Processor N100 vs i7-3612QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3612QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.10
+31.9%
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.35

Core i7-3612QE outperforms Processor N100 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3612QE and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16191788
Place by popularitynot in top-10065
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency8.3837.07
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$128

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3612QE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.1 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3612QE 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
SocketIntel BGA1023Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3612QE and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-3612QE and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3612QE and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3612QE and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3612QE and Processor N100.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.10 2.35
Recency 29 April 2012 3 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 6 Watt

i7-3612QE has a 31.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 10 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 483.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3612QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.


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