Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Atom N2100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-9900K or Intel Core i9-9900K – 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 i9-9900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900K, 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 i9-9900K Name Intel Atom N2100
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 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.
16 Threads 2
8x Cores 1x
8 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9900K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
192 Shaders 32
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2010
14 nm Technology 32 nm
12 Direct X 10.1
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 4
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
9.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode 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 39.5 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
39.5 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 i9-9900K 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 16.0 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
650 $ Release price --
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Cedarview
16.0 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 i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
35769
35769
Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
972
972

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900K
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
6250
6250
Intel Atom N2100
1C 2T @ 1.6 GHz
386
386