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

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.
4x Gracemont Cores 4x
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
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.64 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2015
24 Execution units 12
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12 Generation 8
10 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3L-1600
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
None TDP down 4 W
12 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2015
BGA Socket BGA 1170
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake N Architecture Braswell
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 14 nm