CPU
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Processor N150
Xeon X5672
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 X5672 is on rank 670, 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 X5672
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor N150 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor N150 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
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 X5672
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 X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Processing Power
The Processor N150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5672's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 — identical boost frequencies (base: 0.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon X5672 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N150 scores 5,016 against the Xeon X5672's 5,036 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5672. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3100% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,016 | 5,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor N150 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5672 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor N150) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Processor N150 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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