Intel Core i5-7260U vs Intel Processor N95

The Intel Core i5-7260U (Kaby Lake U, 2017) is a 14 nm processor for mobile devices with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 3 MB L3 cache, and 34 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The Intel Processor N95 (Alder Lake N, 2023) is manufactured using a 10 nm process, targets entry-level devices, and features Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache, and 38 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The N95 benefits from the more advanced 10 nm manufacturing process and the modern Alder Lake N architecture (four efficient cores vs. two cores of the i5-7260U). The single-core performance of the N95 is over 10 percent higher in Cinebench R23. In multi-core tasks, the N95 outperforms the i5-7260U by more than 10 percent in Geekbench 6, which demonstrates its strength in parallel workloads.

For gaming, the Intel Core i5-7260U with Iris Plus Graphics 640 is generally better suited for very light games. Thanks to its more efficient manufacturing process, the N95 is more energy-efficient, has lower power consumption, and offers superior price-performance ratio. In summary, the Intel Processor N95 is the more modern and efficient choice for everyday tasks.

The Intel Core i5-7260U offers potentially stronger integrated graphics performance for the simplest games.