Intel Core i7-2700K vs Intel Processor N95

The Intel Core i7-2700K, part of the Sandy Bridge S architecture, was introduced as a high-end desktop processor for demanding users.

It is manufactured using a 32 nm fabrication process and features 4 cores with 8 threads. With support for PCIe 2.0 and a maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s, it integrates the Intel HD Graphics 3000. In terms of single-core performance, it is comparable to the Intel Processor N95 in Cinebench R23, while its multi-core performance in Geekbench 6 is lower.

For older, CPU-intensive games, it might offer advantages due to its clock speeds. The processor is primarily found on the used market today. The Intel Processor N95, based on the newer Alder Lake N architecture, is designed for energy-efficient and cost-effective systems such as mini-PCs.

Manufactured using a more modern 10 nm process, it offers 4 cores with 4 threads, supports PCIe 3.0, and achieves a memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. Its integrated graphics unit is the Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake). In Geekbench 6, it shows higher performance than the Intel Core i7-2700K in both single-core and multi-core performance.

The Intel Processor N95 is more efficient and better suited for basic multimedia tasks, but not for demanding gaming. It is typically installed in new, cost-effective systems.