Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+624%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 624% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1543203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.5119.92
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 1264AM5
Power consumption (TDP)12 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channelDDR5

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)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes924

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.

Processor N97 3.49
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+624%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Processor N97 2757
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16637
+503%

7-Zip Single

Processor N97 4019
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8484
+111%

7-Zip

Processor N97 13174
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 90354
+586%

CrossMark Overall

Processor N97 844
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 2347
+178%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Processor N97 145
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 337
+132%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Processor N97 2014
+887%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 204

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Processor N97 3181
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074
+468%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Processor N97 1300
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3286
+153%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 25.28
Integrated graphics card 2.32 1.98
Recency 3 January 2023 7 November 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 120 Watt

Processor N97 has 17.2% faster integrated GPU, and 900% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 624.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Processor N97 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Processor N97 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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