Processor N97 vs Xeon X7560

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X7560
2010
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
5.24
+55.5%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core threads, 12 Watt
3.37

Xeon X7560 outperforms Processor N97 by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X7560 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking11241498
Place by popularitynot in top-10051
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.60no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-N
Release date1 January 2010 (14 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Current price$87 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X7560 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads1644 x 3.6  GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Base clock speed2.27 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.67 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
L3 cache24 MB L3 Cache6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X7560 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCBGA1567,FCLGA1567Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X7560 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NIno data+
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Xeon X7560 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X7560 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X7560 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066DDR4, DDR54800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X7560 and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.24 3.37
Recency 1 January 2010 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 44 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 12 Watt

The Xeon X7560 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X7560 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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