Processor N100 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Processor N100 by a whopping 769% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 260 | 1773 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Server | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | Intel Alder Lake-N |
| Power efficiency | 7.10 | 38.13 |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 14 July 2020 (4 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $128 |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 4 GHz | 0.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Multiplier | 40 | no data |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 3,800 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 | TR4 | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 6 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Processor N100 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 750 MHz) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Processor N100.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 21.12 | 2.43 |
| Recency | 14 July 2020 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 4 |
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 6 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a 769.1% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.
Processor N100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 4566.7% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Processor N100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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