Processor N97 vs Atom x7425E

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7425E

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

378%

#202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

373%

#203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

342%

#204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

341%

#205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

338%

#207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

326%

#208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

313%

#209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

312%

#210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

304%

#213

Atom x7425E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Processor N97 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom x7425E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Processor N97	Atom x7425E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Processor N97	Atom x7425E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Processor N97 Benchmark Check

Atom x7425E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N97 and Atom x7425E

Processor N97

The Processor N97 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,445 points. Launch price was $149.

Atom x7425E

The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Processor N97 and Atom x7425E share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N97 versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Processor N97 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Processor N97 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Atom x7425E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N97 scores 5,445 against the Atom x7425E's 5,427 — a 0.3% lead for the Processor N97. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Processor N97	Atom x7425E
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Gracemont (2023)
PassMark	5,445	5,427

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N97 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Atom x7425E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N97	Atom x7425E
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	9