What Is the Intel N100?
The Intel N100 is a 12th-generation (Alder Lake-N) processor from Intel's N-Series. It has 4 cores, a base clock of 1.80 GHz, and a maximum turbo frequency of up to 3.40 GHz. It has 6 MB of cache and a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W. Its multiplier is locked, so it cannot be overclocked.
The N100 is an entry-level mobile processor made for thin and light laptops and compact PCs. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a single-channel interface, with a highest officially supported memory speed of 4800 MT/s.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel N100 |
|---|---|
| Series | N-Series (Alder Lake-N) |
| Generation | 12th |
| Cores | 4 |
| Base clock | 1.80 GHz |
| Maximum turbo frequency | 3.40 GHz |
| Cache | 6 MB |
| TDP | 6 W |
| Process technology | 10 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 and DDR5, single channel |
| Maximum memory speed | 4800 MT/s |
Use Cases
The N100 suits everyday computing, office applications, web browsing, media playback, and light multitasking. Its low power draw makes it a good fit for compact, fanless, and always-on systems such as kiosks, digital signage, edge devices, and simple home servers. Because it has four threads, heavy multitasking or demanding workloads will reach its limits sooner than on higher-core processors.
Thinvent Products with Intel N100
The Thinvent® Aero Mini PC is built on the Intel® processor N100 with 4 cores, up to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB cache, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, and 128 GB SSD. It ships with a 12V 10A adapter and has no WiFi. Operating system options include Windows 11 IoT, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and Ubuntu Linux. Each option is also available with a Thinvent® Keyboard and Mouse set.