Processor N97 vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.43
+527%

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 527% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2391537
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.48no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.3627.20
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date27 October 2021 (3 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache384 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache1 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm10 nm
Die size215.25 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700KF 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
SocketFCLGA1700Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF 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)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data

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 Core i7-12700KF and Processor N97.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes209

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.43 3.58
Recency 27 October 2021 3 January 2023
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 20 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 12 Watt

i7-12700KF has a 526.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 941.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-12700KF is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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