Processor N97 vs i9-12900E
Aggregate performance score
Core i9-12900E outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 386% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i9-12900E and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 383 | 1542 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 24.45 | 27.24 |
| Architecture codename | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 4 January 2022 (2 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i9-12900E 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 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.3 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80K (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 30 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 215 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i9-12900E 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 | 1700 | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 12 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900E and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Core i9-12900E 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 i9-12900E and Processor N97 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900E and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel | DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900E and Processor N97.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 17.11 | 3.52 |
| Integrated graphics card | 6.15 | 2.32 |
| Recency | 4 January 2022 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 4 |
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 12 Watt |
i9-12900E has a 386.1% higher aggregate performance score, 165.1% faster integrated GPU, and 300% more physical cores and 500% more threads.
Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 441.7% lower power consumption.
The Core i9-12900E is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.
Note that Core i9-12900E is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900E and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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