Processor N97 vs Xeon W-10855M

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-10855M
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
7.93
+130%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Xeon W-10855M outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 130% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9431545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentMobile workstationLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet Lakeno data
Power efficiency16.6827.21
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-10855M 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)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache384 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.5 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache12 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-10855M 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
SocketFCBGA1440Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-10855M 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon W-10855M 7.93
+130%
Processor N97 3.45

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Xeon W-10855M 6231
+126%
Processor N97 2757

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.93 3.45
Integrated graphics card 5.58 2.32
Recency 13 May 2020 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 12 Watt

Xeon W-10855M has a 129.9% higher aggregate performance score, 140.5% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 275% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-10855M is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-10855M is a mobile workstation processor while Processor N97 is a mobile workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-10855M and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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