AMD A10-9700E vs Intel Celeron N5100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a consistent picture: the Intel Celeron N5100 edges out the AMD A10-9700E in every recorded Cinebench test. The margins are narrow, but they are uniform across both multi-core and single-core workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the N5100 scores 282 against 278 for the A10-9700E, a lead of 1.4%. The R20 multi-core test shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part at 1179 and the AMD part at 1160, a 1.6% advantage. The R23 multi-core result continues the trend: 2809 for the N5100 versus 2762 for the A10-9700E, a 1.7% gap.

Single-core performance tells the same story. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the N5100 posts 166 points, while the A10-9700E manages 163, a 1.8% difference. The R23 single-core test shows 396 versus 390, a 1.5% lead for the Intel chip. Across all five head-to-head benchmarks, the N5100 wins every round. The largest margin is in R20 single-core at 1.8%, and the smallest is in R15 multi-core at 1.4%. No test swings the other way.

Looking at the broader database context, both processors sit near the bottom of the performance distribution. The N5100 holds a 26th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the A10-9700E sits at the 25th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 966 and 951, respectively. The N5100's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon X5570 at 967 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U at 968 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-2400S at 968 (0.2% ahead). The Intel Pentium Gold G5500T trails at 963, which is 0.3% behind the N5100. For the A10-9700E, the closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-5500U at 953 (0.2% ahead), followed by the Intel Xeon W3570 at 955 (0.4% ahead) and the Intel Celeron N5105 at 955 (0.4% ahead). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U sits 0.4% behind at 947.

These numbers indicate that the N5100 and A10-9700E are functionally in the same performance tier. The differences between them are smaller than the differences between either chip and its own nearest rivals. In practical terms, the benchmark results show a statistical tie, with the Intel part holding a slight but consistent edge in every test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The Intel Celeron N5100 uses the Tremont architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node, and belongs to the Jasper Lake family. The AMD A10-9700E uses the Excavator architecture, built on GlobalFoundries' 28 nm process, and belongs to the Bristol Ridge family. The process node gap alone explains much of the power and efficiency difference between them.

The N5100 has a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 2.80 GHz. The A10-9700E runs at a much higher base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosts to 3.50 GHz. Despite the clock disadvantage, the Intel chip matches or slightly beats the AMD part in every benchmark, which speaks to the architectural efficiency of Tremont versus the older Excavator design. The N5100 draws only 6 W TDP, while the A10-9700E consumes 35 W TDP, a more than fivefold difference in rated power.

Cache configurations differ notably. The N5100 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.5 MB of shared L2 cache, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The A10-9700E has 320 KB of L1 cache total and 2 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache at all. The die sizes reflect the process difference: the N5100 measures 63.8 mm², while the A10-9700E is 250 mm². The AMD chip also has a transistor count of 3,100 million, whereas the Intel chip's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Memory support is similar on paper, with both supporting DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, but the bandwidth figures differ. The N5100 achieves 46.9 GB/s, while the A10-9700E is rated at 38.4 GB/s. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The N5100 includes UHD Graphics 24EU, while the A10-9700E includes Radeon R7 graphics. The market segments also diverge: the N5100 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1338, while the A10-9700E is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM4. The production statuses differ too, with the N5100 listed as end-of-life and the A10-9700E listed as active.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but narrow conclusion. The Intel Celeron N5100 wins all five recorded benchmarks, with margins ranging from 1.4% to 1.8%. It does so while consuming only 6 W TDP compared to 35 W for the AMD A10-9700E, and while running at significantly lower clock speeds. The N5100 also offers more L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, and a much smaller die on a more advanced process node.

For users prioritizing raw multi-core or single-core performance in Cinebench workloads, the N5100 is the better choice, though the advantage is small enough that real-world differences may be imperceptible. For users prioritizing power efficiency, the N5100 is the clear winner on paper, with a TDP that is roughly one-sixth of the AMD part. The A10-9700E does offer a desktop socket (AM4) and an active production status, which may matter for upgrade paths or availability, but the benchmark data does not favor it on performance.

The A10-9700E's higher clock speeds do not translate into a performance win, which indicates that architectural efficiency matters more than raw frequency in these workloads. Given that the N5100 matches or beats the A10-9700E across the board while using far less power, the Intel part is the stronger recommendation from the measured data alone. The AMD chip's only advantages are its active production status and desktop form factor, neither of which affects benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Base clock: 1100.00 MHz (Intel) vs 3.00 GHz (AMD)
• Boost clock: 2.80 GHz (Intel) vs 3.50 GHz (AMD)
• TDP: 6 W (Intel) vs 35 W (AMD)
• **Socket: Intel BGA 7 BGA 1338 (Intel) vs AMD Socket AM4 (AMD) (note: the Intel socket is BGA 1338, the AMD socket is AM4)
• Architecture: Tremont (Intel) vs Excavator (AMD)
• Codename: Jasper Lake (Intel) vs Bristol Ridge (AMD)
• Process node: 10 nm (Intel) vs 28 nm (AMD)
• Foundry: Intel (Intel) vs GlobalFoundries (AMD)
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (Intel) vs 320 KB total (AMD)
• L2 cache: 1.5 MB shared (Intel) vs 2 MB total (AMD)
• L3 cache: 4 MB shared (Intel) vs None (AMD)
• Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s (Intel) vs 38.4 GB/s (AMD)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 24EU (Intel) vs Radeon R7 (AMD)
• Market segment: Mobile (Intel) vs Desktop (AMD)
• Production status: End-of-life (Intel) vs Active (AMD)
• Part number: SRKGZ (Intel AD9700AHM44AB (AMD)
• Release date: Not recorded (Intel 2017-07-26 (AMD)
• Transistors: Not recorded (Intel 3,100 million (AMD)
• Die size: 63.8 mm² (Intel vs 250 mm² (AMD)
• Generation: Celeron Tremont (Intel A10 Bristol Ridge (AMD)
• Threads: 4 (both)
• Cores: 4 (both)
• Memory support: DDR4 LPDDR4 (Intel DDR4 (AMD)
• Memory bus: Dual-channel (both)
• PCIe: Gen 3, 8 Lanes CPU only (both)
• ECC memory: False (both)
• Multiplier unlocked: false (both)

All benchmark scores and percentile fields are listed in the specification comparison, with the five head-to-head results as detailed above.

FAQ

**Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and by how much?

A: The Intel Celeron N5100 wins with a score of 282 against 278 for the AMD A10-9700E, a 1.4% difference.

Q: Does the AMD A10-9700E win any of the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: No. The AMD A10-9700E loses all five recorded tests, with the Intel N5100 winning each by margins between 1.4% and 1.8%.

Q: How do the TDP ratings compare?

A: The Intel Celeron N5100 has a TDP of 6 W, while the AMD A10-9700E has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: What are the cache sizes for each processor?

A: The Intel Celeron N5100 has 64 KB L1 per core, 1.5 MB shared L2, and 4 MB shared L3. The AMD A10-9700E has 320 KB L1 total and 2 MB L2, with no L3 cache.

Q: Which process nodes are used by each chip?

A: The Intel Celeron N5100 uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the AMD A10-9700E uses GlobalFoundries' 28 nm process.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The Intel Celeron N5100 supports 46.9 GB/s, while the AMD A10-9700E supports 38.4 GB/s, both in dual-channel DDR4 configurations.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both have the multiplier locked, as indicated by the multiplier unlocked field being false for each.