Processor N97 vs Apple M1 Pro

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Aggregate performance score

Apple M1 Pro
2021
10 cores / 10 threads
10.83
+210%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49

Apple M1 Pro outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 210% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing M1 Pro and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7211543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesApple M-Seriesno data
Power efficiencyno data27.52
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-N (2023)
Release date18 October 2021 (3 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

M1 Pro 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads104
Base clock speed2.064 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.22 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache2.9 MB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache24 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors33700 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on M1 Pro 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
Socketno dataIntel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)no data12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by M1 Pro 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

M1 Pro 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 M1 Pro and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by M1 Pro and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Apple M1 Pro 16-Core GPUIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by M1 Pro and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

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.

Apple M1 Pro 10.83
+210%
Processor N97 3.49

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Apple M1 Pro 1690
+253%
Processor N97 479

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Apple M1 Pro 209
+29.8%
Processor N97 161

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Pro 12499
+353%
Processor N97 2757

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Apple M1 Pro 1768
+66.8%
Processor N97 1060

WebXPRT 3

Apple M1 Pro 342
+78.7%
Processor N97 191

CrossMark Overall

Apple M1 Pro 1556
+84.4%
Processor N97 844

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Apple M1 Pro 12440
+291%
Processor N97 3181

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Apple M1 Pro 2409
+85.3%
Processor N97 1300

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.83 3.49
Recency 18 October 2021 3 January 2023
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 10 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 10 nm

Apple M1 Pro has a 210.3% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The M1 Pro is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.


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