Apple M3 Max 14-Core vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45
Apple M3 Max 14-Core
2023
14 cores / 14 threads, 78 Watt
23.01
+567%

Apple M3 Max 14-Core outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 567% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1545223
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M3
Power efficiency27.2127.92
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)no data
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)30 October 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed2 GHz2.748 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.06 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data92000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core 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 configuration1no data
SocketIntel BGA 1264no data
Power consumption (TDP)12 Watt78 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channelno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)Apple M3 Max 30-Core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Apple M3 Max 14-Core.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes9no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.45 23.01
Recency 3 January 2023 30 October 2023
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 78 Watt

Processor N97 has 550% lower power consumption.

Apple M3 Max 14-Core, on the other hand, has a 567% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M3 Max 14-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.


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