Processor N150
VS
Ryzen Embedded V2A46

Processor N150 vs Ryzen Embedded V2A46

Intel

Processor N150

4 Cores4 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2A46

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2023

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. The Processor N150 is positioned at rank #118 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Processor N150 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightProcessor N150Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightProcessor N150Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N150 and Ryzen Embedded V2A46

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2A46

The Ryzen Embedded V2A46 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,999 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Processor N150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N150 scores 5,016 against the Ryzen Embedded V2A46's 4,999 — a 0.3% lead for the Processor N150. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2A46.

FeatureProcessor N150Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz+12%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
0.1 GHz
3 GHz+2900%
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB (total)+300%
512 kB (per core)
Process
10 nm
7 nm-30%
Architecture
Twin Lake (2024−2025)
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
5,016
4,999
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Memory & Platform

The Processor N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2A46 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureProcessor N150Ryzen Embedded V2A46
Socket
FCBGA1264
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0