Intel Processor N97 vs Intel Celeron N3150

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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.
13 Generation 8
Intel Processor N97 Name Intel Celeron N3150
Intel Processor N Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
 
 

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.
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.08 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.08 GHz
4x Gracemont Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
192 Shaders 96
10 nm Technology 14 nm
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
24 Execution units 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
12 Direct X 12
12 Generation 8
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2015
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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 JPEG Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3L-1600
1 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
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.
-- Release price --
10 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA Socket BGA 1170
Alder Lake N Architecture Braswell
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2015
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux