N150 vs Core i5-7400

CPU

GPU

N150

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.6 GHz2025

Core i5-7400

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N150

4 / 4

5,418

0.0%

5,477

+1.1%

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 i5-7400 is on rank 820, 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 i5-7400

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16732%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15810%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11479%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3458%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2739%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2396%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1373%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1355%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1233%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1233%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1219%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1187%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1170%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1165%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1155%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

100%

#821

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

100%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

100%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

99%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

98%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

98%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

98%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

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 i5-7400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($70)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-7400 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N150	Core i5-7400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+85%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($70)

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 i5-7400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N150 and Core i5-7400

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 i5-7400

The Core i5-7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,477 points. Launch price was $182.

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Processing Power

Both the N150 and Core i5-7400 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the N150 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7400 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the N150. The Core i5-7400 is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N150 scores 5,418 against the Core i5-7400's 5,477 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-7400. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7400.

Feature	N150	Core i5-7400
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	—	3 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	5,418	5,477+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,359
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,215
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,517

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Memory & Platform

The N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-7400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N150	Core i5-7400
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, EPT (Core i5-7400). The Core i5-7400 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the N150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7400 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-7400 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X.

Feature	N150	Core i5-7400
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($128 vs $70), the Core i5-7400 is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the N150 delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 78.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-7400 — making the Core i5-7400 the 59.6% better value option.