Processor N97 vs Ryzen 5 1600X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 1600X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.53
+138%

Ryzen 5 1600X outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 138% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 1600X and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9121541
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.39no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency8.1927.20
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date16 March 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$249no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 1600X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache576 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors4800 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 1600X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 1600X and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 1600X 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 Ryzen 5 1600X and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 1600X and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 1600X and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes249

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.53 3.58
Recency 16 March 2017 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 12 Watt

Ryzen 5 1600X has a 138.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 691.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 1600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 1600X is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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