Intel Processor N97 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Processor N97 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 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 Ultra 5 125U which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Processor N (5) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (10) |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100U (7) |
13 | Generation | 1 |
Alder Lake N | Architecture | Meteor Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Ultra 5 125U clocks with 1.30 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 14 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 14 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
A-Core | 1.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
-- | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.85 GHz |
12 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
24 | Compute units | 64 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor 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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Ultra 5 125U supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
9 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Processor N97 has a TDP of 12 W. The TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is 15 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 Ultra 5 125U |
12 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 57 W |
-- | TDP up | 28 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Processor N97 has 10.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 | BGA 2049 |
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 11, Linux |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Processor N97
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.85 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 125U
12C 14T @ 1.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Processor N97 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
Unknown | Unknown |