Processor N97 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
88.50
+2372%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 2372% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21537
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.05no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency23.0627.20
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads1284
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm10 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors52,560 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 configuration11
SocketsTR5Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Processor N97.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes1289

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 88.50 3.58
Recency 19 October 2023 3 January 2023
Physical cores 64 4
Threads 128 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 12 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 2372.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has 2816.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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