Processor N95 vs Celeron G540

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G540
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.76
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.21
+322%

Processor N95 outperforms Celeron G540 by a whopping 322% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G540 and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26581609
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.01no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency1.0919.88
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$158no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G540 and Processor N95 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.5 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C105 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G540 and Processor N95 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G540 and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Celeron G540 and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G540 and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G540 and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G540 and Processor N95 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G540 and Processor N95.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.76 3.21
Recency 4 September 2011 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

Processor N95 has a 322.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor N95 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G540 in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G540 is a desktop processor while Processor N95 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron G540 and Processor N95, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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