Processor N97 vs A8-5500

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Aggregate performance score

A8-5500
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.70
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.58
+111%

Processor N97 outperforms A8-5500 by a whopping 111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-5500 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20661539
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.3827.20
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-5500 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A8-5500 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
SocketFM2Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-5500 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

A8-5500 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 A8-5500 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 A8-5500 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 7560DIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-5500 and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.70 3.58
Integrated graphics card 1.19 2.32
Recency 2 October 2012 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 110.6% higher aggregate performance score, 95% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-5500 in performance tests.

Note that A8-5500 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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