AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D and Intel Processor N150 occupy entirely different performance tiers, and the recorded data makes that split unmistakable. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, built for sustained multi-threaded workloads and demanding applications. The Intel Processor N150 is a 4-core, 4-thread mobile chip with a 6 W TDP, clearly aimed at low-power, fanless or lightly cooled systems where efficiency matters more than raw throughput.

In the database, the Intel Processor N150 has four recorded Cinebench results: a multicore score of 422.5 in R15, a single-core score of 153.15 in R15, a multicore score of 2590.5 in R23, and a single-core score of 935 in R23. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no benchmark entries in the database, so direct head-to-head numbers are unavailable. However, the architectural gulf between the two is so wide that the use-case split is obvious from specifications alone.

The Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins in every scenario that demands CPU throughput: video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, scientific computing, and heavy multitasking. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, position it as a high-end desktop processor. The Intel Processor N150 wins in scenarios where power consumption and heat output are the primary constraints: thin laptops, mini PCs, embedded systems, and always-on servers where the 6 W TDP is a decisive advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is built on TSMC's 5 nm process node and uses the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It is part of the 7000 series and fits the AMD Socket AM5. The chip integrates 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Processor N150 uses Intel's Twin Lake architecture, which the database also lists under the Alder Lake-N generation, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Cache configuration highlights the contrast. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor N150 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen's L3 cache alone is 16 times larger than the N150's entire L3, which directly benefits workloads with large working sets. The N150's smaller cache is consistent with its low-power mobile role.

Memory support also diverges sharply. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth rating of 83.2 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only in a single-channel configuration with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, and it lacks ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ too. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Processor N150 includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither chip is a dedicated gaming GPU, but the AMD part's desktop positioning suggests more headroom for general graphics tasks, while the Intel part is suited to basic display output in low-power systems.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, and the wins counters for both items are zero. What the database does provide is a set of Cinebench scores for the Intel Processor N150, which can be interpreted against its nearest rivals.

The N150's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 422.5 and single-core score of 153.15 place it in a modest performance bracket. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 and single-core score of 935 confirm that positioning. The average benchmark score for the N150 is 1025, and it sits at the 28th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the N150 illustrate its performance level precisely. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, which is 0.1% below the N150. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, again 0.1% below. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, which is 0.1% above, and the Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, which is 0.2% above. These deltas are negligible, meaning the N150 performs roughly on par with a six-core Phenom II from the early 2010s and a dual-core mobile Core i7 from the mid-2010s.

For the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, the absence of benchmark data means the database cannot quantify its lead. What the specifications show is a processor with double the cores, quadruple the threads, and 16 times the L3 cache of the N150. The Ryzen part also uses a newer 5 nm process versus 10 nm, supports faster Gen 5 PCIe versus Gen 3, and has more than double the memory bandwidth. The qualitative conclusion is that the Ryzen 7 7700X3D would outperform the N150 by a wide margin in multi-threaded workloads, while the N150 would outlast it in battery-constrained or thermally constrained mobile scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the power draw of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 W, which is 20 times lower.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 in a single-channel configuration.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a launch MSRP of $329. The Intel Processor N150 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Processor N150 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1027 (0.2% higher).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Processor N150 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 6 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB shared |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 3, 9 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-05-30 | 2024-11-19 |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel DDR5 memory, and Gen 5 PCIe. It is built for users who need maximum CPU throughput in desktop workloads. Its 120 W TDP requires a capable cooling solution and a power supply with headroom, but the performance envelope is entirely different from the Intel part.

The Intel Processor N150 is a low-power mobile processor with 4 cores, 4 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache, single-channel memory, and Gen 3 PCIe. Its 6 W TDP makes it suitable for fanless designs, small form factor systems, and battery-operated devices. Its benchmark scores place it near the 28th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts, which confirms its position as an entry-level chip.

Users who prioritize raw compute capability should select the Ryzen 7 7700X3D. Users who prioritize minimal power draw and thermal output should select the Intel Processor N150. There is no overlap in their intended use cases, and the specification table makes that boundary explicit.