Processor N95 vs i5-2560M

Place in the ranking	2153	1617
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i5	Intel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency	4.08	20.06
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date	no data	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2560M and Processor N95 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores	2 (Dual-core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	4	4
Base clock speed	no data	0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bus type	DMI 2.0	no data
Bus rate	4 × 5 GT/s	no data
Multiplier	27	no data
L1 cache	128 KB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512 KB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	3 MB	6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Die size	149 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	105 °C
Number of transistors	624 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2560M and Processor N95 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	no data	Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2560M and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	+	no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+

Security technologies

Core i5-2560M and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2560M and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2560M and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3-1333	DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size	16 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	21.335 GB/s	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2560M and Processor N95.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	1.51	3.18
Integrated graphics card	0.66	2.30
Physical cores	2	4
Chip lithography	32 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	35 Watt	15 Watt

Processor N95 has a 110.6% higher aggregate performance score, 248.5% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N95 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2560M in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2560M and Processor N95, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.