CPU
GPU
Processor N200
Core i5-7260U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Processor N200 is positioned at rank 204 and the Core i5-7260U is on rank 297, so the Processor N200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Processor N200
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7260U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N200 | Core i5-7260U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N200 | Core i5-7260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Processor N200 and Core i5-7260U
Processor N200
The Processor N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,937 points. Launch price was $193.
Core i5-7260U
The Core i5-7260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,953 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The Processor N200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-7260U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Processor N200 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Processor N200 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-7260U — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Processor N200 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Processor N200 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-7260U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N200 scores 3,937 against the Core i5-7260U's 3,953 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-7260U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N200 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7260U.
| Feature | Processor N200 | Core i5-7260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+2100% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-N (2023) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,937 | 3,953 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,192 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N200 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-7260U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N200 | Core i5-7260U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N200) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7260U). The Core i5-7260U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the Processor N200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7260U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7260U rivals A12-9720P.
| Feature | Processor N200 | Core i5-7260U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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