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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5298
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.4 GHz

Intel N95 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Performance

18.0%

5.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.2

Platform

1.0%

6.2

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Processor N95 is an entry-level mobile CPU from the Alder Lake-N series, released in early 2023 and built on the 10nm Intel 7 process. It features 4 Gracemont efficient cores and 4 threads (no Hyper-Threading), with a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and a max turbo boost of 3.4 GHz, complemented by 6MB of L3 cache and a 15W TDP. Main pros include its affordability, low power consumption, and modern features like AV1 decoding and Quick Sync, making it suitable for basic office tasks and media servers. However, it is hindered by a single-channel memory controller (max 16GB), a low-tier integrated UHD Graphics with only 16 execution units, and limited performance for heavy multitasking or gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel N95

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.3
Intel N95 has a technical score of 4.31 points, which is lower than that of 70.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel N95 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.9
Intel N95 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 69.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel N95 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1264
Intel N95 uses the FCBGA1264 CPU socket, which is older than that of 93.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel N95 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel N95 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel N95 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel N95 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.4 GHz
Intel N95 reaches a boost clock of 3.4 GHz which is lower than that of 83.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1.7 GHz
Intel N95 has a base clock of 4x1.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel N95 uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel N95 is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel N95 has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel N95 has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
Intel N95 has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5
Intel N95 supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 95.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,800 MHz
Intel N95 supports memory speeds up to 4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-4800 MHz
Intel N95 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-4800 MHz, which is higher than that of 66.1% of processors and equal to 0.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel N95 supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel N95 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics
Intel N95 uses the Intel UHD Graphics integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 63.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

16
Intel N95 has 16 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 56.5% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel N95 has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Intel N95 supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel N95 has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel N95 has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel N95 has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel N95 vs the average processor

  • Newer DDR support
    Intel N95 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel N95 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel N95 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel N95 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel N95 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel N95 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel N95 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel N95 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel N95 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
    When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel N95 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • 63.7% higher memory speed
    Intel N95 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4800 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    Intel N95 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4800 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.4800 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel N95 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel N95 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel N95 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    What it is: How many instructions the CPU front end can decode or dispatch per cycle at the architectural level.
    When it matters: When you are comparing deeper architectural throughput rather than user-visible speed in normal buying decisions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    Intel N95 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.6 vs 4
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Intel N95 has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel N95 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel N95 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel N95 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel N95 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel N95 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
  • 63.7% higher memory speed
    Intel N95 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4800 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel N95 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel N95 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel N95 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel N95 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel N95 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1264 vs FP2).
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    Intel N95 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 36.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel N95 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (307 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 23.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel N95 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 2483). The average processor scores 2483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel N95 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel N95 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 18.4% lower single-core score
    Intel N95 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1201 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel N95 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 49.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel N95 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5298 vs 10532.5). The average processor scores 10532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 39.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel N95 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2902 vs 4793). The average processor scores 4793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel N95 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel N95 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel N95 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel N95 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 7 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel N95 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (9 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel N95 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel N95 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 1 fewer memory channels
    Intel N95 has fewer memory channels than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
  • 50% less memory per DIMM
    Intel N95 has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (16 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel N95 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel N95 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    Intel N95 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel N95 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 36.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel N95 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (307 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel N95 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (307 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.307 vs 484
  • 23.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel N95 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 2483). The average processor scores 2483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel N95 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 2483). The average processor scores 2483 in PassMark single-core.1,906 vs 2,483
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel N95 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel N95 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel N95 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel N95 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • No multithreading support
    Intel N95 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel N95 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 18.4% lower single-core score
    Intel N95 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1201 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel N95 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1201 vs 1471). The average processor scores 1471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,201 vs 1,471
  • 49.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel N95 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5298 vs 10532.5). The average processor scores 10532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel N95 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5298 vs 10532.5). The average processor scores 10532.5 in PassMark benchmark.5,298 vs 10,532.5
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What customers like about Intel N95?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious buyers, often found in mini PCs under $200
  • Highly efficient power consumption with a low 15W TDP, ideal for always-on devices
  • Capable of smooth 4K video playback at 60Hz and supports modern AV1 decoding
  • Reliable and 'snappy' performance for daily office tasks, web browsing, and schoolwork
  • Operates very quietly, often allowing for fanless or near-silent cooling solutions
  • Great for specialized low-power uses like media servers (Plex), home labs, and retro emulation

What customers dislike about Intel N95?

  • Integrated UHD graphics are weak, making it unsuitable for modern AAA gaming
  • Limited multitasking capability due to having only 4 cores and 4 threads (no hyper-threading)
  • Significant performance drop-off when compared to the slightly more expensive Intel N100 or N97
  • Struggles with resource-heavy professional software like Adobe Photoshop or Blender
  • Single-channel memory support limits potential bandwidth and integrated graphics performance
  • Can feel sluggish or 'annoying' much sooner than mid-range alternatives as software demands increase

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minipcunion.com
03/03/2023
My Review of the AD03 N95 Mini PC

The ACEMAGIC AD08 Mini PC is a productivity-focused desktop featuring an Intel Core i9-11900H processor, 32GB RAM, and a unique, user-controllable physical dial to toggle between Silent, Auto, and Performance modes. Its standout features include a distinctive vertical design, tool-free magnetic panel access for simple upgrades, and robust connectivity enabling triple-monitor setups....Read more

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michaelstinkerings.org
10/03/2023
Intel N95 iGPU Transcoding Performance Review

The Intel N95 iGPU, with its 16 Execution Units (EUs) and single-channel memory, serves as a budget-friendly option that underperforms the UHD 730 by roughly 20–35% in transcoding benchmarks. While efficient for handling multiple 1080p HEVC streams, the N95 struggles with high-bitrate 4K content and is limited by a weak CPU that can cause bottlenecks in background tasks like media...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
07/03/2026
Intel Processor N95 vs Intel Core i7-1255U Benchmark Comparison

The Intel Core i7-1255U is a high-performance, 10-core (2 E) Alder Lake-U processor featuring a powerful Iris Xe (96 EUs) GPU and superior multi-threaded performance suitable for demanding tasks. Pros include high speed and modern AI capabilities, while its 55W peak power consumption is a con regarding heat, requiring active cooling. The Intel Processor N95, a budget-focused 4-core...Read more

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clubic.com
13/06/2025
NiPoGi AK1PLUS N95 Review: What can you expect from a sub-£150 mini PC on Amazon?

The NiPoGi AK1PLUS N95, reviewed by Clubic, is an ultra-compact, sub-€150 mini PC featuring a modular design with a removable base for 2.5-inch storage expansion and efficient cooling for its Intel Alder Lake N95 processor. Performance is limited to entry-level tasks like web browsing, 4K streaming, and basic office work, offering very low power consumption and near-silent fan...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
22/05/2026
Intel Processor N95 - Specifications and Benchmarks

The Intel Processor N95 is a 15W, 4-core "Efficient" (Gracemont) Alder Lake-N CPU designed for budget laptops, offering a notable performance increase over previous Celeron models for basic office tasks and 4K media streaming. Key pros include high efficiency, support for AV1 decoding, and competitive multi-threaded performance, though it is limited by a single-channel memory...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
01/08/2023
Bosgame Mini-PC review: An affordable Mini PC with an Intel N95 for daily office use

The Bosgame Mini PC (B95), powered by an Intel N95 processor, is a budget-friendly, energy-efficient device optimized for office tasks and 4K media consumption, offering silent operation and support for triple-monitor setups. While praised for its compact design and efficient performance, it is limited by weak 3D graphics capabilities and delicate internal components, making it...Read more

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