i3-9100E vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
Core i3-9100E
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.32
+23.8%

Core i3-9100E outperforms Processor N97 by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15431363
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.526.29
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)1 September 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E 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 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data126 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E 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
SocketIntel BGA 12641151
Power consumption (TDP)12 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channelDDR4-2400

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Core i3-9100E.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes916

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 4.32
Integrated graphics card 2.32 3.09
Recency 3 January 2023 1 September 2018
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 65 Watt

Processor N97 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

i3-9100E, on the other hand, has a 23.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.2% faster integrated GPU.

The Core i3-9100E is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Processor N97 is a notebook processor while Core i3-9100E is a desktop one.


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