Processor N97 vs Xeon W3690

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3690
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.55
+30.4%
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.49

Xeon W3690 outperforms Processor N97 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3690 and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13121543
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.88no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency3.3127.51
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W3690 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 speed3.46 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size239 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3690 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
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3690 and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon W3690 and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W3690 and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3690 and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3690 and Processor N97.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.55 3.49
Recency 14 February 2011 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 12 Watt

Xeon W3690 has a 30.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W3690 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W3690 is a server/workstation processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W3690 and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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