Intel Core i3-1315U vs Intel Processor N97 Benchmark, comparison and differences


Intel Core i3-1315U		Intel Processor N97
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-1315U and the Intel Processor N97 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Core i3-1315U 6 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Intel Processor N97 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023.

Intel Core i3 (205)	Family	Intel Processor N (5)
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U (29)	CPU group	Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5)
13	Generation	13
Raptor Lake U	Architecture	Alder Lake N
Mobile	Segment	Mobile
Intel Core i3-1215U	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i3-1315U is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Processor N97 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-1315U	Characteristic	Intel Processor N97
6	Cores	4
8	Threads	4
hybrid (big.LITTLE)	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	No
No	Overclocking ?	No
1.20 GHz (4.50 GHz) 2x Raptor Cove	A-Core	2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont
0.90 GHz (3.30 GHz) 4x Gracemont	B-Core	--
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.
Intel Core i3-1315U	Characteristic	Intel Processor N97
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--

Internal Graphics Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake)
0.35 GHz	GPU frequency	1.20 GHz
1.25 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	--
13	GPU Generation	12
10 nm	Technology	10 nm
4	Max. displays	3
64	Compute units	24
512	Shader	192
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
32 GB	Max. GPU Memory	8 GB
12.1	DirectX Version	12

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.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake)
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VP8	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec AV1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe Up to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-1315U, while the Intel Processor N97 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-1315U	Characteristic	Intel Processor N97
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200	Memory	LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
96 GB	Max. Memory	16 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	1 (Single Channel)
83.2 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	38.4 GB/s
No	ECC	No
--	L2 Cache	4.00 MB
10.00 MB	L3 Cache	6.00 MB
4.0	PCIe version	3.0
20	PCIe lanes	9
39.4 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	8.9 GB/s
Thermal Management The Intel Core i3-1315U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Processor N97 is 12 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-1315U	Characteristic	Intel Processor N97
15 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	12 W
55 W	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
12 W	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	105 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i3-1315U has 10.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Processor N97 is at 10.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.
Intel Core i3-1315U	Characteristic	Intel Processor N97
10 nm	Technology	10 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
BGA 1744	Socket	BGA
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2023	Release date	Q1/2023
--	Release price	--

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-1315U (100%)

Intel Processor N97 (58%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-1315U (100%)

Intel Processor N97 (45%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 4.50 GHz	2124 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	1237 (58%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz	6784 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	3051 (45%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i3-1315U Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz	1240 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz	461 (37%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz	13350 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	6057 (45%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 4.50 GHz	1649 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz	5250 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 4.50 GHz	1488 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 6C 8T @ 1.20 GHz	5659 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	0 (0%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.


	Intel Core i3-1315U 5,250 CB R23 MC @ 21 W	254 (100%)
	Intel Processor N97 2.00 GHz	0 (0%)

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Intel Core i3-1315U vs Intel Processor N97

CPU comparison with benchmarks

CPU comparison

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Internal Graphics

Hardware codec support

Memory & PCIe

Thermal Management

Technical details