Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 100) vs Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 200V)
Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 200V) is the more capable pick; Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 100) is the cheaper one - which wins comes down to the job below.
The verdict
- Frigate
- Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 200V) handles more cameras (~58 vs ~13).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 100) | Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 200V) |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | none | none |
| Frigate NVR | ~13 cameras | ~58 cameras win |
| Local LLM | none | none |
| Fits a mini-PC | built into a CPU | built into a CPU |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 100) | Intel AI Boost NPU (Core Ultra 200V) |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | - | - |
| Type | npu | npu |
| Interface | built-in | built-in |
| Transcode | - | - |
| Frigate detector | OpenVINO | OpenVINO |
| TOPS | 11 | 48 |
| VRAM (GB) | - | - |
| Low profile | no | no |
| GPU sharing | - | - |
| Power (W) | 0 | 0 |