Intel Processor N50 vs Intel Processor N97

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Intel Processor N50 or Intel Processor N50 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Processor N50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor N series.
To use the Intel Processor N50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The Intel Processor N97 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Processor N97, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Intel Processor N Family Intel Processor N
13 Generation 13
Intel Processor N50 Name Intel Processor N97
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group Intel Processor N50/N100/N200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Processor N50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N50 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Processor N97 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Processor N97 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
2x Gracemont Cores 4x Gracemont
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Processor N50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor N50 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Processor N97 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor N97 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
16 Execution units 24
13 Generation 12
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
128 Shaders 192
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12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
1 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor N50 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Processor N97 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
10 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake N
BGA Socket BGA
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
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Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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