Xeon 6740E vs Processor N50

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N50
2023
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.82
Xeon 6740E
2024
96 cores / 96 threads, 250 Watt
49.77
+2635%

Xeon 6740E outperforms Processor N50 by a whopping 2635% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking201937
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.71
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency27.6618.15
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Sierra Forest (2024)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)3 June 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,265

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E 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)96
Threads296
Base clock speed1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)4 MB (per module)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm5 nm
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E 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 configuration12
SocketIntel BGA 12644710
Power consumption (TDP)6 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N50 and Xeon 6740E.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes988

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.82 49.77
Recency 3 January 2023 3 June 2024
Physical cores 2 96
Threads 2 96
Chip lithography 10 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 6 Watt 250 Watt

Processor N50 has 4066.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6740E, on the other hand, has a 2634.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 4700% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon 6740E is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Be aware that Processor N50 is a notebook processor while Xeon 6740E is a server/workstation one.


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