Processor N97 vs Ryzen Embedded V1605B

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Embedded V1605B
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.36
+21.8%

Ryzen Embedded V1605B outperforms Processor N97 by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13711539
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Embeddedno data
Power efficiency26.5027.20
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date21 February 2018 (6 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz3.6 GHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache384 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache4 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size209.78 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors4950 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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
SocketFP5Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 Embedded V1605B 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 Embedded V1605B and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Processor N97.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

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.

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4.36
+21.8%
Processor N97 3.58

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 654
+36.5%
Processor N97 479

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.

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 128
Processor N97 161
+25.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 3184
+15.5%
Processor N97 2757

Blender(-)

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 791
Processor N97 1020
+29%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 819
Processor N97 1060
+29.4%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 3374
Processor N97 4019
+19.1%

7-Zip

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 16708
+26.8%
Processor N97 13174

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Embedded V1605B 149
Processor N97 191
+28.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.36 3.58
Integrated graphics card 4.50 2.32
Recency 21 February 2018 3 January 2023
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 12 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V1605B has a 21.8% higher aggregate performance score, 94% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Embedded V1605B is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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