Intel Core i5-7500T vs Intel Processor N97

The Intel Core i5-7500T (Kaby Lake S) is an energy-efficient 7th-generation desktop processor. The Intel Processor N97 (Alder Lake N) is a newer chip, optimized for energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in simple applications.

Manufactured using the 14 nm process, the Intel Core i5-7500T has four cores, four threads, and 6 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor N97 uses a more modern 10 nm process with four cores, four threads, 4 MB of L2, and 6 MB of L3 cache. Both support PCIe 3.0. Single-core and multi-core performance in Geekbench 6 is comparable for both; differences are less than ten percent.

The Intel Processor N97 shows a slight lead in single-core performance, while the Intel Core i5-7500T leads in multi-core. Both are unsuitable for demanding gaming. The Intel Core i5-7500T offers Intel HD Graphics 630. The Intel Processor N97 integrates Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) and offers better performance for light games or media playback.

Max memory bandwidth for both is 38 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-7500T has a TDP of 35W. The Intel Processor N97 is significantly more economical with only 12W, ideal for energy-efficient and passively cooled systems. The Intel Core i5-7500T is an older processor for the used market. The Intel Processor N97 is offered in new, cost-effective mini-PCs and provides strong value for money for low-cost systems.

For energy-efficient basic tasks, the Intel Processor N97 is the better choice. The Intel Core i5-7500T offers established performance for older desktop platforms.