Intel Processor N95 socket: BGA 1264
The Intel Processor N95 uses BGA 1264, a soldered BGA for Alder Lake-N processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 4-core chip at 15 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1264
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Alder Lake-N
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Processor
- Clocks
- n/a
Intel Processor N95 specifications
| Cores | 4 (4 Efficient-cores, no Performance-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Gracemont E-cores (Alder Lake-N) |
| Clocks | Up to 3.4 GHz turbo (base not published in opened sources) |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800, single channel, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen3 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1264 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (small desktop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Processor N95 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1264 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1264 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,264 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 24 mm |
| Introduced | October 2025 |
| Memory | DDR4, DDR5 and LPDDR5, single channel, up to 4800 MT/s, up to 32 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Processor N95 is
The Processor N95 is the 4-core Alder Lake-N desktop part for small desktops and all-in-ones from January 2023. Four Gracemont Efficient-cores without hyperthreading boost to 3.4 GHz turbo, backed by 6 MB of Smart Cache. The Intel 7 die targets 15 W for compact desktops that need x86 compatibility at low price. It trades the N200 laptop tuning for sustained desktop clocks.
UHD Graphics from shared memory cover office displays and video playback. Single channel DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800 to 16 GB feeds 4 threads for browsing and docs. Higher base power than 6 W N parts holds boost longer in ventilated mini chassis.
Entry desktop buyers land here for 4 threads at 15 W where Celeron-class budgets rule. Four cores suit web apps and office documents, while Core i3 desktops add Performance-cores for interactive bursts. Boards that support Alder Lake-N cover the family with the same firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1264 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The N95 solders to BGA 1264 on mini desktop boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and power limits. BGA 1264 does not cross to BGA 1493 Elkhart Lake boards. ARK lists Alder Lake-N as the codename for the N-series family.
Platform IO comes from the SoC plus board wiring, with storage, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Alder Lake-N support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Single channel DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800 to 16 GB is fixed by board wiring. SODIMM suits serviceable mini PCs. Capacity is modest by design for entry workloads.
PCIe Gen3 lanes wire storage and radios on compact boards. Cooling is a small fan or spreader for 15 W with low noise targets.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1264. Storage moves depend on the M.2 slot where makers open it. A larger SSD helps small desktops more than board swaps.
Within Alder Lake-N on BGA 1264 the N95 already covers entry desktop threads. Outside entry power, Core i3 desktops on LGA 1700 add Performance-cores for interactive work.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Processor N95 use?
BGA 1264 as a soldered BGA for Alder Lake-N processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
Does the N95 have Performance-cores?
No. Four Gracemont Efficient-cores with 4 threads boost to 3.4 GHz at 15 W.
What memory does the N95 support?
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 or LPDDR5-4800 in single channel to 16 GB.
What graphics does the N95 include?
Intel UHD Graphics from shared memory for office displays and video.
Sources and verification
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