Ryzen Embedded V2A46
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Processor N150

Ryzen Embedded V2A46 vs Processor N150

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V2A46

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2023
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Intel

Processor N150

4 Cores4 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 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.
InsightRyzen Embedded V2A46Processor N150
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen Embedded V2A46Processor N150
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 Ryzen Embedded V2A46 and Processor N150

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2A46Processor N150
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+50%
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
3.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock
3 GHz+2900%
0.1 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)+33%
6 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (total)+300%
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Renoir (2020−2023)
Twin Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark
4,999
5,016
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Memory & Platform

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

FeatureRyzen Embedded V2A46Processor N150
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%