CPU
GPU
Processor N150
Xeon E5-1607 v3
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 Xeon E5-1607 v3 is on rank 561, 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 Xeon E5-1607 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-1607 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-1607 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E5-1607 v3
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.
Xeon E5-1607 v3
The Xeon E5-1607 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 4,932 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Processor N150 and Xeon E5-1607 v3 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v3 — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-1607 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N150 scores 5,016 against the Xeon E5-1607 v3's 4,932 — a 1.7% lead for the Processor N150. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v3.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-1607 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3000% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,016+2% | 4,932 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1607 v3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-1607 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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