Processor N97 vs Pentium G3250

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G3250
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 54 Watt
1.25
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
+179%

Processor N97 outperforms Pentium G3250 by a whopping 179% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3250 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23081543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.1927.51
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date21 July 2014 (10 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$171no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G3250 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 speed3.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3250 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
Socket1150Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3250 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Pentium G3250 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 G3250 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3250 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 cardIntel HD (Haswell)Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3250 and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.25 3.49
Recency 21 July 2014 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 179.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 350% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G3250 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G3250 is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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