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Intel Processor N150 vs Intel Core i3-5015U

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Performance
Processor N15094% better
5,27414% of 38,269
Core i3-5015U
2,7157% of 38,269

The Processor N150 has 94% better performance than the Core i3-5015U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Processor N150
No data available
Core i3-5015U
9.878% of 121.53

The Core i3-5015U has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Processor N150 CPU

The Intel Processor N150 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2024. It is part of Intel's Intel Processor lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-N microarchitecture. The Processor N150 is compatible with Intel BGA 1264 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Processor N150 supports DDR4-3200, DDR5 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Processor N150 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Processor N150 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Processor N150 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 730. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Processor N150 has the 443rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 766 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 13.78% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

About the Intel Core i3-5015U CPU

The Intel Core i3-5015U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $275. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i3-5015U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-5015U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-5015U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-5015U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-5015U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i3-5015U has the 588th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 766 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. Its 2,715 score and $275 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.87. This is the 205th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesIntel ProcessorCore i3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2024Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$275
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Processor N15094% better
5,27414% of 38,269
Core i3-5015U
2,7157% of 38,269

The Processor N150 has 94% better performance than the Core i3-5015U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Processor N150 is ranked 443rd with a score of 5,274, and the Core i3-5015U is ranked 588th with a score of 2,715.

Performance per dollar
Processor N150
No data available
Core i3-5015U
9.878% of 121.53

The Core i3-5015U has 17% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Core i3-5015U's 9.87 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Processor N150 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U5,408+3%
Pentium Gold 75055,285+0%
Processor N1505,274
Core i7-6567U5,251-0%
Core i7-7660U5,230-1%
Core i5-L16G73,015-43%
Core i3-5010U3,002-43%
Core i3-5015U2,715-49%
Core i3-5005U2,711-49%
Celeron J41252,706-49%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Processor N150 orCore i3-5015U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-720QM10.81+10%
Core i5-L16G710.73+9%
Core i3-5010U10.68+8%
Core i7-5557U10.38+5%
Core i7-5500U10.2+3%
Core i3-5015U9.87
Core i3-5005U9.86-0%
Core i7-640M9.7-2%
Core i7-5600U9.65-2%
Core m3-6Y309.62-3%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
5,274
(+94.25%)
2,715
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,977.5
--
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
422.5
(+97.43%)
214
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
153.2
(+80.24%)
85
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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1,408
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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689
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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1,869
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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1,036
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,300 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
SeriesIntel ProcessorCore i3
MicroarchitectureAlder Lake-NBroadwell-U
CodenameTwin LakeBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR4-3200, DDR5DDR3
Memory ChannelsSingle-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed100.0 MHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock3.6 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier1.0x21.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
L1 Cache96 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache6 MB3 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
SocketIntel BGA 1264Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x9PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecProcessor N150Core i3-5015U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730Intel HD 5500
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AVX-VNNI, AES-NI, EIST, Speed Shift, Intel 64, CLMUL, RDRAND, MBEC, SHA, TXT, SGX, VT-d, VT-d EPT, VT-x, IPU 6.0, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.