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Intel Processor N250 vs Intel Processor N97: Comparison
Processor N250 vs Processor N97: the p-core boost clock difference
P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Processor N250 3.4 GHz against Processor N97 3.8 GHz. There is a split on e-core boost clock as well, 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 versus 3.6 GHz on the Processor N97. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 0.1 GHz on the Processor N250 versus 2.0 GHz on the Processor N97. Tdp is not the same on both, 6 W on the Processor N250 versus 12 W on the Processor N97. There is a split on release year as well, 2025 on the Processor N250 versus 2023 on the Processor N97. Market segment is not the same on both, Laptop on the Processor N250 versus Embedded on the Processor N97. Base power is not the same on both, 6 W on the Processor N250 versus 12 W on the Processor N97.
Who each one is for
The Processor N250 suits fanless mini-PCs and digital signage, though it is the wrong buy for gaming systems and heavy multitasking. Buy the Processor N97 for fanless mini-PCs and digital signage, though it is not built for gaming systems and heavy multitasking. Our rating of the Processor N250 (6.9/10): the Intel Processor N250 is a bare-bones embedded chip, well suited to fanless, low-power appliance designs. Our rating of the Processor N97 (6.9/10): the Intel Processor N97 is a bare-bones embedded chip, well suited to fanless, low-power appliance designs.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and l3 cache included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Processor N250 and Processor N97?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Processor N250
- Laptop
- Intel Processor N97
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Processor N250
- Twin Lake
- Intel Processor N97
- Alder Lake-N
Release Year
- Intel Processor N250
- 2025
- Intel Processor N97
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Processor N250
- 6 W
- Intel Processor N97
- 12 W
iGPU
- Intel Processor N250
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Processor N97
- Intel UHD Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Processor N250
- Laptop
- Intel Processor N97
- Embedded
Socket
- Intel Processor N250
- BGA 1264
- Intel Processor N97
- BGA 1264
Process Node
- Intel Processor N250
- 7 nm
- Intel Processor N97
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Processor N250
- 4
- Intel Processor N97
- 4
Performance Cores
- Intel Processor N250
- 0
- Intel Processor N97
- 0
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Processor N250
- 4
- Intel Processor N97
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Processor N250
- 4
- Intel Processor N97
- 4
SMT Enabled
- Intel Processor N250
- No
- Intel Processor N97
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Processor N250
- 0.1 GHz
- Intel Processor N97
- 2.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Processor N250
- 3.4 GHz
- Intel Processor N97
- 3.8 GHz
E-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Processor N250
- 3.8 GHz
- Intel Processor N97
- 3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Processor N250
- 6 MB
- Intel Processor N97
- 6 MB
Base Power
- Intel Processor N250
- 6 W
- Intel Processor N97
- 12 W
Memory Type
- Intel Processor N250
- DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5
- Intel Processor N97
- DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Processor N250
- Yes
- Intel Processor N97
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Intel Processor N250 if you want the higher L3 cache (6 MB vs 6 MB).
Choose Intel Processor N97 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Processor N250
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Processor N250 is a bare-bones embedded chip, well suited to fanless, low-power appliance designs.
Intel Processor N97
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Processor N97 is a bare-bones embedded chip, well suited to fanless, low-power appliance designs.