Processor N97 vs Processor U300

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Aggregate performance score

Processor U300
2023
5 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
5.63
+62.7%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.46

Processor U300 outperforms Processor N97 by an impressive 63% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking12281636
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency35.9527.62
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-U (2023)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (2 years ago)3 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$193no data

Detailed specifications

Processor U300 and Processor N97 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 cores5 (Penta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed1.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate55 MHzno data
L1 cache80K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Processor U300 and Processor N97 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 1744Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor U300 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Processor U300 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor U300 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor U300 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs ( - 1100 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor U300 and Processor N97.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes89

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 U300 5.63
+62.7%
Processor N97 3.46

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Processor U300 3764
+36.5%
Processor N97 2757

7-Zip Single

Processor U300 4847
+20.6%
Processor N97 4019

7-Zip

Processor U300 18979
+44.1%
Processor N97 13174

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Processor U300 197
+35.9%
Processor N97 145

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Processor U300 1362
Processor N97 2014
+47.9%

Geekbench 6.4 Multi-Core

Processor U300 4369
+37.3%
Processor N97 3181

Geekbench 6.4 Single-Core

Processor U300 2041
+57%
Processor N97 1300

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.63 3.46
Integrated graphics card 4.16 2.13
Physical cores 5 4
Threads 6 4
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 12 Watt

Processor U300 has a 62.7% higher aggregate performance score, 95.3% faster integrated GPU, and 25% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has 25% lower power consumption.

The Intel Processor U300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Processor N97 in performance tests.

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