Processor N97 vs Processor N50

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Primary details

Comparing Processor N50 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance rankingnot rated1496
Place by popularitynot in top-10052
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-NAlder Lake-N
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Processor N50 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads22 x 3.4  GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core44 x 3.6  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Processor N50 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1264Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)6 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N50 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++

Security technologies

Processor N50 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor N50 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N50 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channelDDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N50 and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes99

Pros & cons summary


Integrated graphics card 2.28 2.34
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 22 x 3.4 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Power consumption (TDP) 6 Watt 12 Watt

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