Ultra 5 245K vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.70
+694%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 694% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1543174
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.5220.97
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 12641851
Power consumption (TDP)12 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX-+
SIPP-+

Security technologies

Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K. 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 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes920

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Processor N97 3.49
Ultra 5 245K 27.70
+694%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Processor N97 2757
Ultra 5 245K 17760
+544%

Blender(-)

Processor N97 1020
+650%
Ultra 5 245K 136

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Processor N97 1060
Ultra 5 245K 2224
+110%

7-Zip Single

Processor N97 4019
Ultra 5 245K 6477
+61.2%

7-Zip

Processor N97 13174
Ultra 5 245K 77921
+491%

WebXPRT 3

Processor N97 191
Ultra 5 245K 346
+80.8%

CrossMark Overall

Processor N97 844
Ultra 5 245K 2245
+166%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Processor N97 145
Ultra 5 245K 318
+119%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Processor N97 2014
+832%
Ultra 5 245K 216

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Processor N97 3181
Ultra 5 245K 17575
+452%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Processor N97 1300
Ultra 5 245K 3040
+134%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 27.70
Recency 3 January 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 14
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 125 Watt

Processor N97 has 941.7% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 693.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Processor N97 is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Processor N97 and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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