Processor N97 vs Core i3-2348M

Place in performance ranking	2493	1498
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i3	no data
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Alder Lake-N
Release date	1 January 2013 (11 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$225	no data
Current price	$271 (1.2x MSRP)	no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2348M 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 cores	2 (Dual-core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.3 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	3 MB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Die size	149 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)	no data
Number of transistors	624 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2348M 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	PPGA988	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2348M and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	Intel® AVX	no data
AES-NI	-	+
FMA	+	no data
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
My WiFi	+	no data
Turbo Boost Technology	-	no data
Hyper-Threading Technology	+	no data
Idle States	+	no data
Thermal Monitoring	+	no data
Flex Memory Access	+	no data
Demand Based Switching	-	no data
FDI	+	no data
Fast Memory Access	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i3-2348M and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT	-	+
EDB	+	no data
Identity Protection	+	no data
Anti-Theft	+	no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2348M and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2348M and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size	16 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	21.3 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	-	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card Compare	Intel HD Graphics 3000	Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Quick Sync Video	+	no data
Clear Video HD	+	no data
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	no data
InTru 3D	+	no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2348M and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported	2	no data
eDP	+	no data
DisplayPort	+	no data
HDMI	+	no data
SDVO	+	no data
CRT	+	no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2348M and Processor N97.

PCIe version	2	3.0
PCI Express lanes	16	9

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.

i3-2348M 0.82

Processor N97 3.37
+311%

Processor N97 outperforms Core i3-2348M by 311% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i3-2348M 2829

Processor N97 6461
+128%

Processor N97 outperforms Core i3-2348M by 128% in 3DMark06 CPU.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i3-2348M 2

Processor N97 6
+174%

Processor N97 outperforms Core i3-2348M by 174% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i3-2348M 0.9

Processor N97 1.94
+116%

Processor N97 outperforms Core i3-2348M by 116% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	0.82	3.37
Integrated graphics card	0.66	2.33
Recency	1 January 2013	3 January 2023
Physical cores	2	4
Threads	4	44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	12 Watt