Ryzen 3 2300U vs N150
Ryzen 3 2300U
N150
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 Ryzen 3 2300U is positioned at rank 607 and the N150 is on rank 98, so the N150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Per Dollar N150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) |
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 Ryzen 3 2300U and N150
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
N150
The N150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 5,418 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 2300U and N150 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U versus 3.6 GHz on the N150 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the N150. The Ryzen 3 2300U is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 5,484 against the N150's 5,418 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 5,484+1% | 5,418 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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