Intel Processor N97 | Intel Core i5-6600K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Processor N97 and the Intel Core i5-6600K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Processor N97 4 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Intel Core i5-6600K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Processor N (5) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
13 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake N | Architecture | Skylake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-7600K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Processor N97 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-6600K clocks with 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6600K |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
12 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 24 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Intel Processor N97, while the Intel Core i5-6600K supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6600K |
LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
9 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Processor N97 has a TDP of 12 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-6600K is 91 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6600K |
12 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 91 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Processor N97 has 10.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-6600K is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-6600K |
10 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA | Socket | LGA 1151 |
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, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | 280 $ |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Processor N97 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
Unknown | Unknown |