MediaTek Kompanio 838 vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.44
+8.9%
MediaTek Kompanio 838
2024
8 cores / 8 threads
3.16

Processor N97 outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 838 by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking17121776
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataMediatek MediaTek Kompanio
Power efficiency11.09no data
DesignerIntelno data
ManufacturerIntelno data
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Cortex-A78 / A55 (2022−2024)
Release date3 January 2023 (2 years ago)31 May 2024 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and MediaTek Kompanio 838 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.2 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nmno data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and MediaTek Kompanio 838 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 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and MediaTek Kompanio 838. 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 MediaTek Kompanio 838 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 MediaTek Kompanio 838 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 MediaTek Kompanio 838. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channelDDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MP3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and MediaTek Kompanio 838.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes9no data

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.

Processor N97 3.44
+8.9%
MediaTek Kompanio 838 3.16

CrossMark Overall

Processor N97 844
+61.1%
MediaTek Kompanio 838 524

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Processor N97 145
+5.3%
MediaTek Kompanio 838 138

Geekbench 6.4 Multi-Core

Processor N97 3181
+38.8%
MediaTek Kompanio 838 2291

Geekbench 6.4 Single-Core

Processor N97 1300
+29.6%
MediaTek Kompanio 838 1003

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.44 3.16
Recency 3 January 2023 31 May 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8

Processor N97 has a 8.9% higher aggregate performance score.

MediaTek Kompanio 838, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Intel Processor N97 and MediaTek Kompanio 838.

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