Intel Processor N97 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

The Intel Processor N97, based on the Alder Lake N architecture and manufactured in 10 nm, is designed for energy-efficient entry-level systems such as mini-PCs.

It offers basic computing power for office and web applications. Its integrated graphics unit is the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) with 38 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, based on the more advanced Arrow Lake H architecture and manufactured in 3 nm, is a powerful mobile processor.

It targets demanding notebooks that require high performance for productivity, content creation, and gaming. It features the more powerful Intel Arc 140T graphics unit and 134 GB/s memory bandwidth. In terms of performance comparison, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H offers significantly higher single-core performance and multiple times superior multi-core performance compared to the Intel Processor N97, due to its architecture and higher core count.

For gaming scenarios, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H delivers much better performance with its integrated graphics. The Intel Processor N97 is only suitable for very light games. The Intel Processor N97 is characterized by a very low TDP and high energy efficiency, ideal for passively cooled systems.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H requires a higher TDP and active cooling due to its high performance. Price-wise, the Intel Processor N97 is a cost-effective solution for basic requirements; the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H serves a higher price segment but delivers significantly superior overall performance.