Processor N97 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 3500X
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
8.29
+138%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49

Ryzen 5 3500X outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 138% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9171544
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency12.0727.52
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date24 September 2019 (5 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 3500X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 3500X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.29 3.49
Recency 24 September 2019 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 12 Watt

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 137.5% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 3500X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 3500X is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 3500X and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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