Processor N97 vs EPYC 9654

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
78.98
+2251%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core threads, 12 Watt
3.36

EPYC 9654 outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 2251% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9654 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking41496
Place by popularitynot in top-10052
Cost-effectiveness evaluation10.12no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Architecture codenameGenoaAlder Lake-N
Release date10 November 2022 (1 year ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$11,805no data
Current price$4544 (0.4x MSRP)no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 9654 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 cores964 (Quad-Core)
Threads19244 x 3.6  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache384 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm10 nm
Die size12x 72 mm2no data
Number of transistors78,840 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9654 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 configuration21
SocketSP5Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)360 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9654 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

EPYC 9654 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9654 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9654 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size6 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth460.8 GB/sno data

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 EPYC 9654 and Processor N97.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes1289

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 78.98 3.36
Recency 10 November 2022 3 January 2023
Physical cores 96 4
Threads 192 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Chip lithography 5 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 360 Watt 12 Watt

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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