AMD Ryzen 5 3550H vs Intel Processor N97

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H (Picasso architecture, 12 nm manufacturing) is a mobile processor for mainstream notebooks.

It offers balanced performance for daily tasks and light multimedia, supported by an AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics and 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel Processor N97 (Alder Lake N architecture, 10 nm manufacturing) is designed for energy-efficient mobile devices.

Its focus is on basic computing tasks with minimal power consumption, equipped with 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache. In Geekbench 6, the Intel Processor N97 shows over 10 percent higher single-core performance. The multi-core performance of both processors in Geekbench 6 is very similar.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H also delivers a strong single-core result in Cinebench R23. For gaming scenarios, the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, with its AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics, offers better performance in light games than the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs of the Intel Processor N97.

Demanding gaming is not possible with either. The Intel Processor N97 is designed for maximum energy efficiency and low power consumption, often for fanless systems. The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H is designed for higher, but also more energy-intensive, performance output. The price-performance ratio depends on the end device.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3550H impresses with its stronger integrated graphics unit and good multi-core performance, suitable for general tasks and occasional light gaming. The Intel Processor N97 stands out for its superior single-core performance and high energy efficiency, ideal for simple productivity applications and power-saving devices.

For multimedia and light games, the AMD is the better choice, while the Intel is preferable for maximum battery life and basic office work.