Xeon E3-1235L v5 vs Processor N150
Xeon E3-1235L v5
Processor N150
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. The Xeon E3-1235L v5 is positioned at rank 555 and the Processor N150 is on rank 118, so the Processor N150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1235L v5
Performance Per Dollar Processor N150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1235L v5 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1235L v5 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E3-1235L v5 and Processor N150
Xeon E3-1235L v5
The Xeon E3-1235L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,013 points. Launch price was $250.
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
Both the Xeon E3-1235L v5 and Processor N150 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1235L v5 versus 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 2 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Processor N150 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1235L v5 scores 5,013 against the Processor N150's 5,016 — a 0.1% lead for the Processor N150. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1235L v5 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1235L v5 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+1900% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake-DT (2015) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 5,013 | 5,016 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1235L v5 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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