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Overview

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.

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 N150

#199

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

113%

#200

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

112%

#201

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

112%

#202

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

112%

#203

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

110%

#204

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

108%

#205

Core Ultra 5 236V

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $403

107%

#206

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

105%

#207

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

105%

#208

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

105%

#209

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

105%

#210

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

105%

#211

Core i9-12900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

104%

#212

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

101%

#213

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#214

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

100%

#215

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#216

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

99%

#217

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

97%

#219

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

96%

#220

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

95%

#221

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#222

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

92%

#223

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

92%

#224

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#225

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

91%

#226

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

88%

#227

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

87%

#228

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

86%

#229

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for N150 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of N150 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The N150 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 5,418, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Current Gen generation product.

Specification	N150
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.6 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	Intel 7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	5,418

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Memory & Platform

The N150 fits into the FCBGA1264 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 memory.

Specification	N150
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1264
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $128, the N150 delivers 42 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1810 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	N150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$128
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1810
Release DateLaunch date	1 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Release Year	2025
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel