Processor N95 vs Xeon E5640

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 N95 is positioned at rank 695 and the Xeon E5640 is on rank 574, so the Xeon E5640 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Processor N95

#682

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

982%

#683

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

967%

#684

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

888%

#685

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

884%

#686

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

876%

#688

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

846%

#689

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

811%

#690

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

810%

#691

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

788%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

100%

#698

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#703

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5640

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8739%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1650%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1466%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1133%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

99%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

99%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

98%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

96%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

95%

#574

Xeon E5640

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

100%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor N95 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N95	Xeon E5640
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5640 (2010) relies on older node technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N95	Xeon E5640
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Processor N95 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5640 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N95 and Xeon E5640

Processor N95

The Processor N95 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 3.4 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. Passmark benchmark score: 4,783 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E5640

The Xeon E5640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,755 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Processor N95 is built on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Processor N95 scores 4,783 against the Xeon E5640's 4,755 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor N95.

Feature	Processor N95	Xeon E5640
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
Process	10 nm	—
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	—
PassMark	4,783	4,755