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Intel Core i9-8950HK vs Intel Processor N97
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Summary
The Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Processor N97 serve different markets.
The Intel Core i9-8950HK (Coffee Lake H) was a high-performance mobile processor for demanding laptops. The Intel Processor N97 (Alder Lake N) is energy-efficient for cost-effective mini-PCs. The Intel Core i9-8950HK (14 nm) offers 6 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB Level 3 Cache.
The Intel Processor N97 (10 nm) has 4 cores, 4 threads, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 Cache. The computing power of the Intel Core i9-8950HK significantly surpasses the Intel Processor N97 in single-core and multi-core workloads for complex applications. The Intel Processor N97 offers performance for productivity and media consumption.
For gaming, the Intel Core i9-8950HK with Intel UHD Graphics 630 and higher performance is the better choice. The Intel Processor N97 (Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs) is not for gaming. The Intel Core i9-8950HK has higher power consumption/TDP for performance, requiring active cooling. The Intel Processor N97 is characterized by extremely low power consumption, enabling fanless operation.
In terms of price, the Intel Core i9-8950HK was a premium chip. The Intel Processor N97 today offers excellent value for money in the entry-level segment for basic needs. In summary, the Intel Core i9-8950HK delivers superior performance for demanding use. The Intel Processor N97 is ideal for energy and cost efficiency for everyday tasks.
The Intel Core i9-8950HK (Coffee Lake H) was a high-performance mobile processor for demanding laptops. The Intel Processor N97 (Alder Lake N) is energy-efficient for cost-effective mini-PCs. The Intel Core i9-8950HK (14 nm) offers 6 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB Level 3 Cache.
The Intel Processor N97 (10 nm) has 4 cores, 4 threads, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 Cache. The computing power of the Intel Core i9-8950HK significantly surpasses the Intel Processor N97 in single-core and multi-core workloads for complex applications. The Intel Processor N97 offers performance for productivity and media consumption.
For gaming, the Intel Core i9-8950HK with Intel UHD Graphics 630 and higher performance is the better choice. The Intel Processor N97 (Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs) is not for gaming. The Intel Core i9-8950HK has higher power consumption/TDP for performance, requiring active cooling. The Intel Processor N97 is characterized by extremely low power consumption, enabling fanless operation.
In terms of price, the Intel Core i9-8950HK was a premium chip. The Intel Processor N97 today offers excellent value for money in the entry-level segment for basic needs. In summary, the Intel Core i9-8950HK delivers superior performance for demanding use. The Intel Processor N97 is ideal for energy and cost efficiency for everyday tasks.
Intel Core i9-8950HK
- Significantly higher single-core and multi-core performance.
- Better suited for demanding applications and gaming.
- Intel UHD Graphics 630 for basic graphics performance.
- 12 MB Level 3 Cache.
Intel Processor N97
- Very high energy efficiency thanks to 10 nm manufacturing.
- Ideal for fanless designs and passive cooling.
- Sufficient performance for everyday tasks.
- Low power consumption and low heat generation.
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i9-8950HK
100 %
6C / 12T · 4.80 GHz
Intel Processor N97
86 %
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i9-8950HK
100 %
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
Intel Processor N97
55 %
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Core i9-8950HK
96 %
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Processor N97
100 %
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake)
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,219 entries
2,219 entries
3DMark Timespy (iGPU)
534 entries
534 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,504 entries
2,504 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
751 entries
751 entries
Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,113 entries
1,113 entries
Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,110 entries
1,110 entries
Geekbench 3 (SC)
945 entries
945 entries
Geekbench 3 (MC)
941 entries
941 entries
Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
826 entries
826 entries
Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
837 entries
837 entries
Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries
383 entries
Specifications
At a glance
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| Family | Intel Core i9 (81) | Intel Processor N (9) |
| CPU group | Intel Core i 8000H (6) | Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake H | Alder Lake N |
| Technology | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | BGA 1440 | BGA |
| Predecessor | ||
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 4 / 4 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal | normal |
| Cores: | 6x | 4x Gracemont |
| Frequency: | 2.90 GHz | 2.00 GHz |
| Turbo (1 Core): | 4.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Turbo (All Cores): | 3.80 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 4.00 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 12.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✓ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| GPU name | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) |
| GPU frequency | 0.35 - 1.15 GHz | 1.20 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 24 / 192 | 24 / 192 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 3 | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB | 8 GB |
| Technology | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Release date | Q4/2017 | Q1/2023 |
NPU AI performance
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| AI hardware | ||
| AI specifications | ||
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| Memory | DDR4-2666 (42.7 GB/s) LPDDR3-2133 (34.2 GB/s) | LPDDR5-4800 (38.4 GB/s) DDR5-4800 (38.4 GB/s) DDR4-3200 (25.6 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 1 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 16 | 3.0 x 9 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| TDP | 65 W | 12 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | ||
| T. junction max. | 105 °C |
Technical details
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Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Processor N97 |
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| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 |
| Release date | Q1/2018 | Q1/2023 |
| Release price | 750 $ | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
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