CPU
GPU
Processor N150
Core i5-5575R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Processor N150 is positioned at rank 118 and the Core i5-5575R is on rank 813, so the Processor N150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Processor N150
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5575R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N150 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N150 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Processor N150 and Core i5-5575R
Processor N150
The Processor N150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 November 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,016 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-5575R
The Core i5-5575R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,074 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Processor N150 and Core i5-5575R share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-5575R — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-5575R uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N150 scores 5,016 against the Core i5-5575R's 5,074 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-5575R. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5575R.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+2700% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,016 | 5,074+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,081 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-5575R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N150) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-5575R). The Core i5-5575R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Processor N150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5575R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-5575R rivals A10-7870K.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | All-in-One Desktop |
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