The Intel Celeron N5100 is a quad-core SoC of the Jasper Lake series that was announced in early 2021. It is designed for budget-friendly notebooks and is manufactured in 10nm process.
New Architecture: Tremont
The N5100 features the new Tremont architecture, which is a complete redesign compared to its predecessor, the Golmont Plus cores. Intel claims that the single-thread performance of each core has been improved by 30% on average.
Performance
When it comes to performance, the Intel Celeron N5100 is expected to be slightly faster than the older Pentium N5030. The N5100 is equipped with four Tremont CPU cores clocking between 1.1 and 2.8 GHz, which can boost single-thread performance by an average of 30% compared to the Golmont Plus cores in its predecessor. However, the N5100 still lags behind the modern Core processors of the Tiger Lake generation and is therefore intended for basic tasks such as office suites and web browsing with moderate multitasking.
Power Consumption
The Celeron N5100 has a 6 W default TDP (Thermal Design Power), which is relatively low compared to other processors in the N-class series. This means that a small metal plate is all that's needed to dissipate the heat generated by the CPU. The Celeron N5100 is manufactured using Intel's first-generation 10 nm process for average energy efficiency.
Features
In addition to its quad-core CPU block, the Celeron N5100 SoC also integrates a 24 EU Intel UHD Graphics GPU clocked from 350 to 800 MHz, a LPDDR4(x) dual-channel memory controller that can support up to 16 GB and 2933 MHz, and Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+). The SoC also features 8 PCIe 3.0 lanes, 14 USB 2.0/3.2 ports, and two SATA 6.0 ports. The package is larger than previous generations, measuring 35 x 24 mm, and is soldered directly to the mainboard, making it difficult to replace.
Conclusion
The Intel Celeron N5100 is a quad-core SoC from the Jasper Lake series, primarily intended for budget notebooks. With a new Tremont architecture, the Celeron N5100 is expected to perform slightly better than its predecessor, the Pentium N5030. The SoC also integrates a 24 EU Intel UHD Graphics GPU, Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), and other features that make it suitable for basic tasks. While it may not be as powerful as the modern Core processors of the Tiger Lake generation, the Celeron N5100 is an affordable option for those looking for a budget-friendly notebook.
