Processor N95 vs Opteron X2170

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron X2170
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.20
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.15
+163%

Processor N95 outperforms Opteron X2170 by a whopping 163% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron X2170 and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23321609
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency4.5419.87
Architecture codenameSteppe Eagle (2016)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 September 2016 (8 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Opteron X2170 and Processor N95 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron X2170 and Processor N95 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
SocketFT3Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron X2170 and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

Opteron X2170 and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron X2170 and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron X2170 and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5EIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron X2170 and Processor N95.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.20 3.15
Recency 1 September 2016 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 15 Watt

Processor N95 has a 162.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N95 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron X2170 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron X2170 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N95 is a notebook one.


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