CPU
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Processor N150
Xeon E5-2420
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 E5-2420 is on rank 556, 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 E5-2420
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-2420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-2420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2420
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 E5-2420
The Xeon E5-2420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,012 points. Launch price was $390.
Processing Power
The Processor N150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2420 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2420 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2420 — a 40% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2420 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N150 scores 5,016 against the Xeon E5-2420's 5,012 — a 0.1% lead for the Processor N150. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2420.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-2420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.9 GHz+1800% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,016 | 5,012 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2420 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon E5-2420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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