Ben Eater

Subscribers 1.4M

Videos 130

Views 105.8M

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Ben Eater publishes tutorial-style videos about electronics, computer architecture, networking, and related technical subjects. The channel emphasizes instructional content, with viewer engagement through comments to request more on specific topics, and promotional support via Patreon. Uploads appear to be ongoing since 2011, with an average of about 2.1 million views per video across 130 published videos.

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Low Level view on YouTube

81% relevance

Subscribers 1.1M

Videos 360

Views 125.9M

Appearances 25

SERP 100%

Similarity 69%

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Very high search overlap on computer architecture basics and assembly language queries (100% search), with content closely aligned to hardware fundamentals, mirroring Ben Eater's instructional focus though with a slightly different presentation style (81% match overall).

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BitLemon

67% relevance

Subscribers 31.8K

Videos 25

Views 1.2M

Appearances 7

SERP 47%

Similarity 81%

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Targets CPU instruction set and interrupts hardware design like Ben Eater, yielding strong alignment in core topics (content 81%), but with a broader or differently formatted delivery (67% overall).

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Techquickie view on YouTube

63% relevance

Subscribers 4.3M

Videos 1.2K

Views 915.1M

Appearances 6

SERP 44%

Similarity 76%

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Covers processor microarchitecture and CPU instruction sets similar to Ben Eater, resulting in substantial topic overlap (content 76%), though the depth and pacing differ (63% overall).

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Computerphile view on YouTube

62% relevance

Subscribers 2.6M

Videos 894

Views 234.4M

Appearances 8

SERP 41%

Similarity 77%

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Explains machine code, subroutine calls, and interrupts—core subjects adjacent to Ben Eater's scope—giving solid topic parity (content 77%), but often with a more lecture-style format (62% overall).

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Neso Academy

55% relevance

Subscribers 3.1M

Videos 2.9K

Views 773.2M

Appearances 9

SERP 34%

Similarity 69%

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Addresses computer architecture basics and microprocessor history that align with Ben Eater's educational aims (content 69%), though the depth and audience approach vary (55% overall).

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Core Dumped view on YouTube

55% relevance

Subscribers 497K

Videos 45

Views 13.6M

Appearances 7

SERP 18%

Similarity 80%

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Shares focus on machine code explanations and CPU instruction sets with Ben Eater, yielding strong topic similarity (content 80%), though presentation is more humor/satire-driven (55% overall).

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Discovered competitors include Low Level (81% match) and Techquickie (63% match) as the top two by match strength. Both share overlapping queries with Ben Eater such as computer architecture basics, assembly language tutorials, and CPU/machine code topics, indicating competition in foundational electronics and microprocessor education. In terms of audience size, Ben Eater has 1.4M subscribers, while competitors vary: Techquickie has about 4.3M subscribers and Low Level about 1.1M, showing that while some competitors reach larger audiences, the overlap in topic areas remains strong across mid- to large-sized channels. Shared queries include computer architecture basics, CPU instruction sets, machine code explanations, and subroutine/interrupt concepts.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Ben Eater?

Low Level (81% match, 1.1M subscribers), BitLemon (67% match, 31.8K subscribers), and Techquickie (63% match, 4.3M subscribers) are Ben Eater's biggest competitors on YouTube. They share a focus on technical topics and electronics, offering explainers and technical content similar to Ben Eater's style.

What type of content does Ben Eater make?

Ben Eater creates instructional electronics and computer architecture content, with titles such as The world's worst video card? and 6502-related series like Hello, world from scratch on a 6502 — Part 1, How do CPUs read machine code? — 6502 part 2, Assembly language vs. machine code — 6502 part 3, Connecting an LCD to our computer — 6502 part 4. The channel averages about 2.1M views per video, with an approximate upload frequency of around several videos per week.

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