Processor N97 vs i5-11500

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11500
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
10.91
+216%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Core i5-11500 outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 216% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11500 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7101543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency15.8827.21
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11500 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 speed2.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11500 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
SocketFCLGA1200Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11500 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11500 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11500 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11500 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 750Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11500 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11500 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11500 and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11500 and Processor N97.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes209

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.91 3.45
Integrated graphics card 4.49 2.32
Recency 16 March 2021 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 12 Watt

i5-11500 has a 216.2% higher aggregate performance score, 93.5% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-11500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-11500 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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