Processor N100 vs i7-4930K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4930K
2013
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.91
+143%
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
2.43

Core i7-4930K outperforms Processor N100 by a whopping 143% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4930K and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11111776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency4.3038.33
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$670$128

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4930K 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.4 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,860 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4930K 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
SocketFCLGA2011Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4930K and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4930K and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4930K and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4930K and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/sno data

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 Core i7-4930K and Processor N100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes409

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.91 2.43
Recency 1 September 2013 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 6 Watt

i7-4930K has a 143.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 2066.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4930K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4930K is a desktop processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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