N150 vs Core i3-8300T

CPU

GPU

N150

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.6 GHz2025

Core i3-8300T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N150

4 / 4

5,418

+0.7%

5,378

0.0%

Core i7-860

Pentium Dual Core T3200

About PassMark

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. The N150 is positioned at rank #98 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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 Per Dollar Core i3-8300T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1449%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1369%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

994%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

299%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

237%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

208%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

119%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

117%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

107%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

107%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

106%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

103%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

101%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

101%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

100%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

98%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

96%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

95%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

94%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

93%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

90%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

88%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

87%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

87%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

86%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

85%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

85%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

84%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

83%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

83%

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 N150 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	N150	Core i3-8300T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-8300T (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N150	Core i3-8300T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+408%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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.

N150 Benchmark Check

Core i3-8300T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N150 and Core i3-8300T

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.

Core i3-8300T

The Core i3-8300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,378 points. Launch price was $138.

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Processing Power

Both the N150 and Core i3-8300T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the N150 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-8300T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the N150. The Core i3-8300T is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N150 scores 5,418 against the Core i3-8300T's 5,378 — a 0.7% lead for the N150. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8300T.

Feature	N150	Core i3-8300T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	—	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,418	5,378

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Memory & Platform

The N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-8300T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N150	Core i3-8300T
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N150) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8300T). The Core i3-8300T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the N150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8300T targets Desktop.

Feature	N150	Core i3-8300T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($128 vs $25), the Core i3-8300T is $103 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the N150 delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 215.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-8300T — making the Core i3-8300T the 134.2% better value option.