Processor N97 vs i3-9350KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9350KF
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.75
+37.7%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Core i3-9350KF outperforms Processor N97 by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9350KF and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12531543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency4.9427.21
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date8 January 2019 (5 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$173no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-9350KF 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9350KF 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9350KF and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-9350KF and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9350KF 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 i3-9350KF and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9350KF and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.75 3.45
Recency 8 January 2019 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 12 Watt

i3-9350KF has a 37.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 658.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-9350KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9350KF is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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