Processor N97 vs i7-6900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.11
+161%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49

Core i7-6900K outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 161% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8421543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency6.1627.52
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,020no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K 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 speed3.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K 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
SocketFCLGA2011Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes409

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.11 3.49
Recency 31 May 2016 3 January 2023
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 12 Watt

i7-6900K has a 161% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 1066.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6900K is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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