N150 vs Core i5-4590

CPU

GPU

N150

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.6 GHz2025

Core i5-4590

4 Cores4 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N150

4 / 4

5,418

+0.8%

5,376

0.0%

Core i3-6100H

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The N150 is positioned at rank 98 and the Core i5-4590 is on rank 624, 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 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 i5-4590

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11133%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10519%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7638%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2301%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1823%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1594%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

913%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

901%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

821%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

821%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

811%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

790%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

778%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

775%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

768%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

99%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

98%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

100%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

100%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

100%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

99%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

99%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

98%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

98%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

98%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

98%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

97%

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 i5-4590
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($51)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4590 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N150	Core i5-4590
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+149%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($51)

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 i5-4590 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N150 and Core i5-4590

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 i5-4590

The Core i5-4590 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,376 points. Launch price was $202.

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Processing Power

Both the N150 and Core i5-4590 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the N150 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4590 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4590. The Core i5-4590 is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the N150 scores 5,418 against the Core i5-4590's 5,376 — a 0.8% lead for the N150. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590.

Feature	N150	Core i5-4590
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	—	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,418	5,376
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4590 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N150	Core i5-4590
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N150) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590). The Core i5-4590 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the N150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590 rivals FX-8350.

Feature	N150	Core i5-4590
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($128 vs $51), the Core i5-4590 is $77 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the N150 delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 105.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-4590 — making the Core i5-4590 the 85.4% better value option.