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Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 193 and a single-thread rating of 287.

CPU Mark193
5 samples
Single Thread287
Overall rank#5,856
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.3Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 193 and a single-thread rating of 287.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz is a Laptop released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 193 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 193 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 287 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA559. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 193 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz?

Start with BGA559 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU193 points
02Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 1800+Unknown193 points
04Intel Pentium M 1600MHzIntel193 points
05Mobile Intel Celeron 1200MHzUnknown192 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium M 1600MHzIntel313 points
02Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 1800+Unknown291 points
03Intel Atom N2100 @ 1.60GHzThis CPU287 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Pentium M 1600MHzIntel7.9 Mark/W
02Mobile AMD Athlon XP-M 1800+Unknown4.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
5,010.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
47.40
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
78.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
1.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
305.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
903.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
30.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
646.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2012
SocketBGA559
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.