Processor N97 vs Phenom X3 8550
Aggregate performance score
Processor N97 outperforms Phenom X3 8550 by a whopping 377% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Phenom X3 8550 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2676 | 1540 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 2.13 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 0.72 | 27.20 |
| Architecture codename | Toliman (2008) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | April 2008 (16 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $170 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Phenom X3 8550 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 | 3 (Tri-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 3 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 2 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 285 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Number of transistors | 450 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Phenom X3 8550 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 | AM2+ | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 12 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom X3 8550 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
Phenom X3 8550 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 Phenom X3 8550 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom X3 8550 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | 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) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom X3 8550 and Processor N97.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.75 | 3.58 |
| Physical cores | 3 | 4 |
| Threads | 3 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | 12 Watt |
Processor N97 has a 377.3% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 691.7% lower power consumption.
The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X3 8550 in performance tests.
Note that Phenom X3 8550 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Phenom X3 8550 and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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