Processor N97 vs Xeon E5-1681 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-1681 V3
2014
10 cores / 20 threads, 135 Watt
9.36
+171%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.46

Xeon E5-1681 V3 outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-1681 V3 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8151543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency6.5327.17
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-1681 V3 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-1681 V3 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
Socket2011-3Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)135 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-1681 V3 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon E5-1681 V3 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-1681 V3 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-1681 V3 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2133DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-1681 V3 and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes409

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.36 3.46
Recency 8 September 2014 3 January 2023
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 135 Watt 12 Watt

Xeon E5-1681 V3 has a 170.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 1025% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-1681 V3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-1681 V3 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


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