Intel Processor N97 vs Intel Celeron N3150

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Processor N97 or Intel Processor N97 – 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 N97 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 N97, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
The Intel Celeron N3150 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N3150, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
Intel Processor N Family Intel Celeron
13 Generation 8
Intel Processor N97 Name Intel Celeron N3150
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Celeron N3150 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N3150 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.08 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Gracemont Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.08 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.08 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N3150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N3150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
24 Execution units 12
12 Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2015
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
192 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
10 nm Technology 14 nm
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
 
 

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 h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 12 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 6 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 4 W
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Processor N97 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 Celeron N3150 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA Socket BGA 1170
Alder Lake N Architecture Braswell
10 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2