Ryzen 9 9950X vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.58
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
43.35
+1111%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 1111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking154058
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data61.35
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.2023.25
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed2 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 9 9950X 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 9 9950X. 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)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

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 3.58
Ryzen 9 9950X 43.35
+1111%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Processor N97 2757
Ryzen 9 9950X 23568
+755%

Blender(-)

Processor N97 1020
+1225%
Ryzen 9 9950X 77

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Processor N97 1060
Ryzen 9 9950X 2548
+140%

7-Zip Single

Processor N97 4019
Ryzen 9 9950X 7852
+95.4%

7-Zip

Processor N97 13174
Ryzen 9 9950X 160423
+1118%

WebXPRT 3

Processor N97 191
Ryzen 9 9950X 409
+114%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.58 43.35
Integrated graphics card 2.32 1.98
Recency 3 January 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 170 Watt

Processor N97 has 17.2% faster integrated GPU, and 1316.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 1110.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Processor N97 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Processor N97 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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