Processor N100 vs Xeon E3-1280 v6

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1280 v6
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 72 Watt
5.84
+77.5%
Processor N100
2023
4 cores / 44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core threads, 6 Watt
3.29

Xeon E3-1280 v6 outperforms Processor N100 by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking10551511
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.39no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E3Intel Alder Lake-N
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Alder Lake-N
Release date28 March 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$612$128
Current price$562 (0.9x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1280 v6 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)
Threads844 x 3.4  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed3.9 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus support8 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1280 v6 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
SocketFCLGA1151Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)72 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1280 v6 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++
FMAno data+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1280 v6 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
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1280 v6 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 Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/Ano data
Max resolution over eDPN/Ano data
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/Ano data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Processor N100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/Ano data
OpenGLN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Processor N100.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.84 3.29
Recency 28 March 2017 3 January 2023
Threads 8 44 x 3.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Cost $612 $128
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 72 Watt 6 Watt

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1280 v6 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N100 is a notebook one.


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