Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Processor N97

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Aggregate performance score

Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.86
+354%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 354% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Processor N97 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1543428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency27.51100.00
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Processor N97 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Processor N97 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 1264FP8
Power consumption (TDP)12 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme. 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 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Processor N97 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes920

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 Z1 Extreme 15.86
+354%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Processor N97 479
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336
+388%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Processor N97 161
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268
+66.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Processor N97 2757
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258
+272%

Blender(-)

Processor N97 1020
+378%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Processor N97 1060
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
+80%

7-Zip Single

Processor N97 4019
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197
+54.2%

7-Zip

Processor N97 13174
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657
+376%

WebXPRT 3

Processor N97 191
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
+58.8%

CrossMark Overall

Processor N97 844
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1706
+102%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Processor N97 145
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 263
+80.7%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Processor N97 2014
+450%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 366

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Processor N97 3181
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 11359
+257%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Processor N97 1300
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2534
+94.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 15.86
Integrated graphics card 2.32 18.32
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 15 Watt

Processor N97 has 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 354.4% higher aggregate performance score, 689.7% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.


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