N150 vs Xeon X5687

CPU

GPU

N150

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.6 GHz2025

Xeon X5687

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.86 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N150

4 / 4

5,418

+0.6%

5,386

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The N150 is positioned at rank 98 and the Xeon X5687 is on rank 877, 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 Xeon X5687

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21293%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4020%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3572%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2759%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

99%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

98%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

97%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

97%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

96%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

95%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

95%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

94%

#877

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

100%

#878

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

100%

#881

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

99%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

96%

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	Xeon X5687
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($128)	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5687 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N150	Xeon X5687
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+49%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($128)	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)

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

Xeon X5687 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N150 and Xeon X5687

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.

Xeon X5687

The Xeon X5687 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,386 points. Launch price was $121.

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Processing Power

The N150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5687's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the N150 versus 3.86 GHz on the Xeon X5687 — a 7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5687. The Xeon X5687 is built on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the N150 scores 5,418 against the Xeon X5687's 5,386 — a 0.6% lead for the N150. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5687.

Feature	N150	Xeon X5687
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.86 GHz+7%
Base Clock	—	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	5,418	5,386
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,643
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,386

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Memory & Platform

The N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5687 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N150	Xeon X5687
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+100%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	288 GB
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	36

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N150) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5687). Primary use case: Xeon X5687 targets Server.

Feature	N150	Xeon X5687
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($128 vs $189), the N150 is $61 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the N150 delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 28.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5687 — making the N150 the 39.1% better value option.