Processor N150 vs Core i5-6440HQ

CPU

GPU

Processor N150

4 Cores4 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Core i5-6440HQ

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N150

4 / 4

5,016

0.0%

5,021

+0.1%

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 Processor N150 is positioned at rank 118 and the Core i5-6440HQ is on rank 879, so the Processor 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 Processor N150

#106

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

292%

#107

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

288%

#108

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

265%

#109

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

263%

#110

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

261%

#112

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

252%

#113

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

242%

#114

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

241%

#115

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

235%

#118

Processor N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6440HQ

#867

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1461%

#868

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1440%

#869

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1322%

#870

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1316%

#871

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1304%

#873

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1259%

#874

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1207%

#875

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1205%

#876

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1173%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

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 Processor N150 (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N150	Core i5-6440HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6440HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N150	Core i5-6440HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Processor N150 Benchmark Check

Core i5-6440HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N150 and Core i5-6440HQ

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 i5-6440HQ

The Core i5-6440HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,021 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Processor N150 and Core i5-6440HQ share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-6440HQ — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-6440HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N150 scores 5,016 against the Core i5-6440HQ's 5,021 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-6440HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-6440HQ.

Feature	Processor N150	Core i5-6440HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+2500%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Twin Lake (2024−2025)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	5,016	5,021

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-6440HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N150	Core i5-6440HQ
Socket	FCBGA1264	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor N150) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-6440HQ). The Core i5-6440HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Processor N150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6440HQ targets Mobile.