Processor N97 vs Core i3-6120T

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6120T and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	not rated	1498
Place by popularity	not in top-100	52
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i3	no data
Architecture codename	Skylake (2015−2016)	Alder Lake-N
Release date	9 May 2016 (8 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-6120T 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	no data	2 GHz
Boost clock speed	no data	3.6 GHz
Bus support	4 × 8 GT/s	no data
L1 cache	128 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	3 MB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Die size	98.57 mm210.3 mm × 9.57 mm	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6120T 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 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	LGA-1151	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6120T and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+

Security technologies

Core i3-6120T and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6120T and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6120T and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3L-1600	DDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size	64 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.134 GB/s	no data
ECC memory support	+	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6120T and Processor N97.

PCIe version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express lanes	16	9

Pros & cons summary

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Integrated graphics card	2.59	2.33
Recency	9 May 2016	3 January 2023
Physical cores	2	4
Threads	4	44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	12 Watt

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