Processor N97 vs Xeon E3-1265L v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1265L v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
4.38
+27%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Xeon E3-1265L v4 outperforms Processor N97 by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13441545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency11.8427.21
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1265L v4 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size182 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1265L v4 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
SocketFCLGA1150Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro P6300Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.38 3.45
Recency 2 June 2015 3 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 12 Watt

Xeon E3-1265L v4 has a 27% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1265L v4 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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