Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs Processor N97

Place in the ranking	1576	1812
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Desktop processor
Power efficiency	27.38	15.30
Architecture codename	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Picasso (2019−2022)
Release date	3 January 2023 (2 years ago)	21 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Ryzen Embedded R2312 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	4	4
Base clock speed	2 GHz	2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
L1 cache	96 KB (per core)	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (shared)	512 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6 MB (shared)	4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	10 nm	12 nm
Die size	no data	210 mm²
Maximum core temperature	105 °C	no data
Number of transistors	no data	4,940 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	no data

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Ryzen Embedded R2312 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	Intel BGA 1264	FP5
Power consumption (TDP)	12 Watt	15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen Embedded R2312. 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 Ryzen Embedded R2312 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 Ryzen Embedded R2312 are enumerated here.

AMD-V	-	+
VT-d	+	no data
VT-x	+	no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen Embedded R2312. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

AMD Radeon Vega 3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen Embedded R2312.

PCIe version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express lanes	9	8

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	3.45	2.41
Integrated graphics card	2.28	2.92
Recency	3 January 2023	21 June 2022
Physical cores	4	2
Chip lithography	10 nm	12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	12 Watt	15 Watt

Processor N97 has a 43.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, 100% more physical cores, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Embedded R2312, on the other hand, has 28.1% faster integrated GPU.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R2312 in performance tests.

Be aware that Processor N97 is a notebook processor while Ryzen Embedded R2312 is a desktop one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Processor N97 and Ryzen Embedded R2312, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.