Processor N97 vs i5-3365M
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-3365M and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 1543 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | no data | 27.17 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 1 November 2012 (12 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-3365M 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 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.8 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 160 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-3365M 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 | Intel BGA1023 | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 12 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3365M and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i5-3365M and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3365M and Processor N97 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3365M and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3365M and Processor N97.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 1 November 2012 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 12 Watt |
Processor N97 has an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i5-3365M and Processor N97. We've got no test results to judge.
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