Xeon X5687 vs N150
Xeon X5687
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 Xeon X5687 is positioned at rank 877 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 Xeon X5687
Performance Per Dollar N150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5687 | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($128) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5687 | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Xeon X5687 and N150
Xeon X5687
The Xeon X5687 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,386 points. Launch price was $121.
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
The Xeon X5687 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the N150's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.86 GHz on the Xeon X5687 versus 3.6 GHz on the N150 — a 7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5687. The Xeon X5687 is built on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5687 scores 5,386 against the N150's 5,418 — a 0.6% lead for the N150. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5687 vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N150.
| Feature | Xeon X5687 | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.86 GHz+7% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | Intel 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 5,386 | 5,418 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,643 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,386 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5687 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5687 | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 288 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 36 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5687) / not specified (N150). Primary use case: Xeon X5687 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon X5687 | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($189 vs $128), the N150 is $61 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5687 delivers 28.5 pts/$ vs 42.3 pts/$ for the N150 — making the N150 the 39.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5687 | N150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $552 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $189 | $128-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.5 | 42.3+48% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2025 |
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