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Overview

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

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

Performance Per Dollar Processor N50

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Core i3-330E

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127%

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Pentium A1020

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122%

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C-30

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Core i5-4300M

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117%

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Celeron 1005M

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116%

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Celeron J1850

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113%

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Core i5-4200M

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112%

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Pentium Dual Core T4300

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111%

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Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

111%

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110%

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Core i7-8665UE

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106%

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Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

106%

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Core i5-3320M

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106%

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Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

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Core i7-4910MQ

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Pentium J2850

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Pentium 2020M

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94%

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Athlon II N350

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94%

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Pentium 2030M

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93%

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Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

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Core i7-2675QM

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93%

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Core i5-460M

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92%

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Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

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Core m3-7Y32

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86%

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Core i3-1115GRE

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86%

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84%

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Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Processor N50 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Processor N50 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Processor N50 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.4 GHz from a base frequency of 1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 6 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (total) of L2 cache and 96 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,339, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Processor N50
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	6 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB (total)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	96 kB (per core)
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,339

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N50 fits into the FCBGA1264 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel memory.

Specification	Processor N50
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1264
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Processor N50 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of + 6 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Processor N50
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	+ 6 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $128), the Processor N50 delivers 11 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2318 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Processor N50
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$128
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$120
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2318
Release DateLaunch date	3 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	3 January 2023 (2 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Performance Ranking Position	2318

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
L1 Cache	96 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)
Max Frequency	3.4 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	1 GHz
Process Technology	10 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	+