Xeon E5645 vs Processor N150

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 E5645 is positioned at rank 669 and the Processor N150 is on rank 118, so the Processor N150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5645

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12363%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2334%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2074%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1602%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000

100%

#396

Xeon Platinum 8461V

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

99%

#397

Xeon W-3235

MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538

99%

#398

Xeon w9-3595X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000

99%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

97%

#669

Xeon E5645

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#670

Xeon X5672

MSRP: $300|Avg: $44

100%

#671

Xeon E5-4603

MSRP: $202|Avg: $80

100%

#674

Xeon E3-1265L v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#677

Xeon E5-1607 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $68

99%

#678

Xeon W5590

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

98%

#683

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

97%

#684

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

97%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor N150 (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5645	Processor N150
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5645 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5645	Processor N150
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5645 and Processor N150

Xeon E5645

The Xeon E5645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,942 points. Launch price was $294.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5645 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Processor N150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5645 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon E5645 versus 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 — a 29.7% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon E5645 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Processor N150 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5645 scores 4,942 against the Processor N150's 5,016 — a 1.5% lead for the Processor N150. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5645 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150.

Feature	Xeon E5645	Processor N150
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.67 GHz	3.6 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+2300%	0.1 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+100%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)	Twin Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	4,942	5,016+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5645 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Processor N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5645	Processor N150
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	288 GB	—
RAM Channels	3	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—