Processor N97 vs Pentium Dual T4300

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium Dual Core T4300
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.78
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
+347%

Processor N97 outperforms Pentium Dual Core T4300 by a whopping 347% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26421543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Pentium Dual Coreno data
Power efficiency2.1127.52
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date1 April 2009 (15 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium Dual Core T4300 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors410 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium Dual Core T4300 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
SocketPIntel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++

Security technologies

Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pentium Dual T4300 0.78
Processor N97 3.49
+347%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Pentium Dual T4300 2242
Processor N97 5445
+143%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Pentium Dual T4300 4057
Processor N97 15323
+278%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Pentium Dual T4300 1825
Processor N97 6461
+254%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Pentium Dual T4300 39
Processor N97 16.82
+132%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.78 3.49
Recency 1 April 2009 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 347.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual Core T4300 in performance tests.


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