Processor N97 vs i7-10700T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700T
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
8.07
+134%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.45

Core i7-10700T outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 134% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700T and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9281545
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency21.8227.21
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 April 2020 (4 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700T 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB Intel® Smart Cache6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700T 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)35 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700T 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-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-10700T and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700T 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 i7-10700T and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10700T and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10700T and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10700T and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700T and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.07 3.45
Integrated graphics card 3.09 2.32
Recency 1 April 2020 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 12 Watt

i7-10700T has a 133.9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.2% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-10700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-10700T is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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