Atom x7425E vs N150

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 Atom x7425E is positioned at rank 213 and the N150 is on rank 98, so the N150 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 Atom x7425E

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

378%

#202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

373%

#203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

342%

#204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

341%

#205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

338%

#207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

326%

#208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

313%

#209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

312%

#210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

304%

#213

Atom x7425E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar N150

#86

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

271%

#87

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

267%

#88

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

245%

#89

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

244%

#90

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

242%

#92

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

233%

#93

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

224%

#94

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

223%

#95

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

217%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

100%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

99%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

97%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The N150 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom x7425E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom x7425E	N150
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Atom x7425E	N150
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7425E and N150

Atom x7425E

The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.

N150

The N150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 5,418 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom x7425E and N150 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E versus 3.6 GHz on the N150 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the N150. The Atom x7425E is built on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom x7425E scores 5,427 against the N150's 5,418 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7425E. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7425E vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150.

Feature	Atom x7425E	N150
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
Process	10 nm	Intel 7 nm-30%
Architecture	Gracemont (2023)	—
PassMark	5,427	5,418

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7425E uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x7425E	N150
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	9	—