Processor N97 vs Core 2 Duo E8400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.73
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
+378%

Processor N97 outperforms Core 2 Duo E8400 by a whopping 378% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26851543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.0627.52
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 January 2008 (16 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size104 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA775Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.73 3.49
Recency 1 January 2008 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 378.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E8400 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E8400 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E8400 and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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