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Processor N97
Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N97 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N97 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Processor N97 and Ryzen 3 2300U
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.
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Processor N97 and Ryzen 3 2300U share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N97 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Processor N97 (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Processor N97 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N97 scores 5,445 against the Ryzen 3 2300U's 5,484 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N97 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U.
| Feature | Processor N97 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N (2023) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,445 | 5,484 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N97 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N97 | Ryzen 3 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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