Intel Core i7-9700KF vs Intel Atom N2100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9700KF or Intel Core i7-9700KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Atom N2100 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2100, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Atom N2000
9 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700KF Name Intel Atom N2100
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom N2100 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2100 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
8 Threads 2
8x Cores 1x
8 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom N2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2100 uses the PowerVR SGX545, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 32
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 4
-- GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name PowerVR SGX545
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 No
-- JPEG No
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AVC No
-- h264 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-800
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.5 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom N2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2018 Release date Q4/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
520 $ Release price --
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Cedarview
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket BGA 559
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
28670
28670
Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
972
972

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
5472
5472
Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
386
386