AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Processor N95

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a mobile processor based on the Lucienne architecture (Zen 2), manufactured using the 7 nm process with 6 cores and 12 threads.

It has 8 MB of Level 3 cache and integrates an AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) graphics. The Intel Processor N95, based on Alder Lake N and manufactured using the 10 nm process, features 4 cores and 4 threads, 4 MB of Level 2 and 6 MB of Level 3 cache, as well as Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake).

In terms of performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U offers a significant advantage in both single-core and multi-core performance compared to the Intel Processor N95, which is designed for less demanding everyday tasks. Even in gaming scenarios, the integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 graphics of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U are clearly superior to the Intel UHD Graphics of the Intel Processor N95, enabling the playing of lighter titles.

Both processors are energy efficient, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U typically operating at 15W TDP, while the Intel Processor N95, with 6-15W TDP, often operates even more economically and favors passive cooling. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U offers higher absolute performance per euro for more demanding applications, whereas the Intel Processor N95 aims for maximum cost efficiency and minimal power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a good choice for users who need balanced performance for a variety of tasks. The Intel Processor N95 is recommended for basic applications, thin clients, or media centers, where energy efficiency and low cost are priorities.