Intel Processor N95 vs Intel Core i7-8550U

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Performance
Processor N95
5,66115% of 36,991
Core i7-8550U17% better
6,64918% of 36,991

The Core i7-8550U has 17% better performance than the Processor N95 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Processor N95
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Core i7-8550U
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Summary

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About the Intel Processor N95 CPU

The Intel Processor N95 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023. It is part of Intel's Intel Processor lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-N microarchitecture. The Processor N95 is compatible with Intel BGA 1264 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 710 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Processor N95 supports DDR4-3200, DDR5 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Processor N95 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Processor N95 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Processor N95 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 710. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Processor N95 has the 390th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 15.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-8550U CPU

The Intel Core i7-8550U is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2017. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-U Refresh microarchitecture. The i7-8550U is compatible with Intel BGA 1356 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8550U supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8550U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-8550U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1800.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-8550U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-8550U has the 358th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesIntel ProcessorCore i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q3 2017
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Processor N95
5,66115% of 36,991
Core i7-8550U17% better
6,64918% of 36,991

The Core i7-8550U has 17% better performance than the Processor N95 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Processor N95 is ranked 390th with a score of 5,661, and the Core i7-8550U is ranked 358th with a score of 6,649.

Performance per dollar
Processor N95
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Core i7-8550U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Processor N95 and the Core i7-8550U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Processor N95 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-2820QM6,724+19%
Core i5-10210U6,720+19%
Core i7-8550U6,649+17%
Core i7-2720QM6,627+17%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583+16%
Core i5-6440HQ5,773+2%
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U5,673+0%
Processor N955,661
Core i7-2635QM5,658-0%
Core i3-1115G45,579.5-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
5,661
6,649
(+17.45%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,346
2,875
(+22.55%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
445
553
(+24.27%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
151
163
(+7.95%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
2,961
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,227
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,435
5,911
(+8.76%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,971
2,050
(+4.01%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
SeriesIntel ProcessorCore i7
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-NKaby Lake-U Refresh
CodenameGracemontKaby Lake-R
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5DDR4
Memory ChannelsSingle-channel--
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed100.0 MHz1800.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.4 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier1.0x18.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
L1 Cache96 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache6 MB8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
SocketIntel BGA 1264Intel BGA 1356
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x9--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecProcessor N95Core i7-8550U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 710UHD 620
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AVX-VNNI, AES-NI, EIST, Intel 64, CLMUL, RDRAND, SHA, TXT, SGX, VT-d, VT-x, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.