Processor N97 vs i5-4350U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4350U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.56
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.52
+126%

Processor N97 outperforms Core i5-4350U by a whopping 126% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4350U and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21261543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency9.6627.24
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$342no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4350U 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4350U 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
SocketFCBGA1168Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4350U and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4350U and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4350U and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4350U and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 5000Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4350U and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4350U and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43280x2000@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4350U and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4350U and Processor N97.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes129
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.56 3.52
Integrated graphics card 1.52 2.32
Recency 4 June 2013 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 125.6% higher aggregate performance score, 52.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4350U in performance tests.


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