Processor N97 vs Athlon 64 X2 FX-60

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 FX-60
2 cores / 2 threads, 110 Watt
0.60
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.58
+497%

Processor N97 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by a whopping 497% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28041537
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Series2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency0.5027.20
Architecture codenameToledo (2006)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speedno data2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate1000 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography90 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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)110 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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

Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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 Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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 cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) FX-60 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.

Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 0.60
Processor N97 3.58
+497%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 1960
Processor N97 6461
+230%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.60 3.58
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 90 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 110 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 496.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 800% more advanced lithography process, and 816.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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