Intel Core i3-N300 vs Intel Processor N97

The Intel Core i3-N300 and the Intel Processor N97 are desktop processors based on Intel's Alder Lake N architecture, designed for energy-efficient applications in mini-PCs, thin clients, and IoT devices.

Both are manufactured using the 10 nm process and utilize efficiency cores for high performance per watt. Specific core and thread counts were not provided. In single-core performance, both CPUs show comparable results. In multi-core performance in Geekbench 6, the Intel Core i3-N300 exhibits significantly higher performance, surpassing the Intel Processor N97 by over 39 percent.

In Cinebench R23 Multi-Core, the results are close. The Intel Processor N97 also provides scores in Cinebench 2024. Neither of the two processors is primarily designed for demanding gaming scenarios. The Intel Core i3-N300 features Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), while the Intel Processor N97 uses Intel UHD Graphics (24 EUs).

The higher number of execution units in the Intel Core i3-N300 indicates slightly better graphics performance, which is still insufficient for modern games and suitable at most for very light titles. The maximum memory bandwidth for both CPUs is 38 GB/s. The Alder Lake N architecture is designed for high energy efficiency.

Although specific TDP values are not available, both processors are suitable for low-power systems, such as fanless designs or passive cooling. Since no pricing information was provided, a direct assessment of the price-performance ratio cannot be made; both are typically positioned in the entry-level segment.