N150 vs Core i5-8365UE

CPU

GPU

N150

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.6 GHz2025

Core i5-8365UE

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N150

4 / 4

5,418

0.0%

5,435

+0.3%

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 i5-8365UE is on rank 919, 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 i5-8365UE

#907

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1603%

#908

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1580%

#909

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1450%

#910

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1444%

#911

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1430%

#913

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1381%

#914

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1325%

#915

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1322%

#916

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1287%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

100%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

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 i5-8365UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($128)	⚠️ Higher cost ($297)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-8365UE (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N150	Core i5-8365UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+131%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($128)	⚠️ Higher cost ($297)

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 i5-8365UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N150 and Core i5-8365UE

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 i5-8365UE

The Core i5-8365UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,435 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The N150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-8365UE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the N150 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8365UE — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i5-8365UE. The Core i5-8365UE is built on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N150 scores 5,418 against the Core i5-8365UE's 5,435 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-8365UE. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8365UE.

Feature	N150	Core i5-8365UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.1 GHz+14%
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,418	5,435

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Memory & Platform

The N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-8365UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N150	Core i5-8365UE
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($128 vs $297), the N150 is $169 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the N150 delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 18.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-8365UE — making the N150 the 79.3% better value option.