Processor N97 vs i3-1125G4

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1125G4
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
6.05
+75.4%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Core i3-1125G4 outperforms Processor N97 by an impressive 75% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10881545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.4527.21
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date2 September 2020 (4 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-1125G4 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1125G4 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
SocketFCBGA1449Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1125G4 and Processor N97.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1125G4 6.05
+75.4%
Processor N97 3.45

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-1125G4 3738
+35.6%
Processor N97 2757

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.05 3.45
Integrated graphics card 5.58 2.32
Recency 2 September 2020 3 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 12 Watt

i3-1125G4 has a 75.4% higher aggregate performance score, 140.5% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1125G4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.


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