Processor N97 vs Pentium 4 2.60

Place in the ranking	3334	1541
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Power efficiency	0.14	27.38
Architecture codename	Northwood (2002−2004)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date	August 2002 (22 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium 4 2.60 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	1 (Single-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	1	4
Base clock speed	no data	2 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	8 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	0 KB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	130 nm	10 nm
Die size	146 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	105 °C
Number of transistors	55 million	no data
64 bit support	-	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 4 2.60 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	478	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	92 Watt	12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 4 2.60 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

Pentium 4 2.60 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 Pentium 4 2.60 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium 4 2.60 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR1, DDR2

DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium 4 2.60 and Processor N97.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	0.14	3.49
Physical cores	1	4
Threads	1	4
Chip lithography	130 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	92 Watt	12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 2392.9% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 1200% more advanced lithography process, and 666.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 4 2.60 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium 4 2.60 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 4 2.60 and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.