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.
13 Generation 13
Intel Processor N50 Name Intel Processor N97
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group Intel Processor N50/N100/N200
Intel Processor N Family Intel Processor N
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Gracemont Cores 4x Gracemont
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2 Threads 4
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 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.
0.75 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
128 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake)
13 Generation 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
1 Memory channels 1
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 12 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA Socket BGA
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Alder Lake N Architecture Alder Lake N
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
2.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB