TY - JOUR AU - Kathayat Kalpana AU - Akurathi Lakshmi Pathi Rao AU - Thalla Umadevi PY - 2025 DA - 2025/12/23 TI - Comparing the Performance of Convolutional Neural Networks with and Without Batch Normalization JO - Global Journal of Engineering Innovations and Interdisciplinary Research VL - 5 IS - 6 AB - This research investigates the impact of Batch Normalization (BN) on the performance of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) by conducting a detailed comparative analysis of models with and without BN. Using a standard CNN architecture, we evaluated the models across key metrics including accuracy, loss, training time, and convergence rate, utilizing well-known datasets such as CIFAR-10 and MNIST. The results demonstrate that the CNN with Batch Normalization consistently outperforms the non-BN model, achieving higher accuracy, lower loss, and faster convergence. Additionally, the BN-enhanced model requires significantly less training time, highlighting BN's role in improving training efficiency and model generalization. This study underscores the critical benefits of integrating Batch Normalization in CNNs, offering valuable insights for optimizing deep learning models in various applications. SN - 3066-1226 UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/3066-1226.1178 DO - 10.33425/3066-1226.1178