AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins all four recorded head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 124% to 780.4%. The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD chip scores 22,807 against 2,590.5 for the Intel Processor N150, a delta of 780.4%. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 3,551 versus 422.5, a 740.5% advantage. These are not incremental differences; they represent entirely different performance classes.

Single-core results are closer but still decisive. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 2,228 versus 935, a 138.3% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core sees the AMD part at 343 versus 153.15, a 124% advantage. The fact that the single-core margin (roughly 124% to 138%) is far smaller than the multi-core margin (740.5% to 780.4%) indicates that the Ryzen part's advantage grows substantially when all cores are engaged, consistent with its 8-core, 16-thread configuration versus the N150's 4-core, 4-thread setup.

In the broader database, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 58,386. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M averages 58,323 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 averages 58,504 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-14900 averages 58,115 (0.5% behind). The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 0.7% ahead at 58,826. This places the 9850X3D in the top tier of desktop processors, competing with high-end Xeon and Core i9 parts.

The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, sits at the 28th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1,025. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i3-4340 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-5650U (0.2% behind). The N150 is positioned among older and lower-power parts, a completely different segment from the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.

The PassMark suite provides additional context for the AMD part, though the N150 has no corresponding entries in the recorded data. The 9850X3D scores 474,501 in data compression, 22,856 in data encryption, 39,272 in extended instructions, 435 in find prime numbers, 81,998 in floating point math, 123,140 in integer math, 41,318 in multithread, 4,171 in physics, 49,764 in random string sorting, and 4,704 in single-thread. These figures reinforce the multi-core orientation of the processor, with integer math and data compression showing particularly high throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from opposite ends of the design spectrum. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 4 threads. The N150 has no hyper-threading, so its thread count equals its core count. Cache organization also differs. The Ryzen chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The L3 difference is especially notable: 96 MB versus 6 MB gives the AMD part a 16x advantage in shared last-level cache, which matters for workloads that repeatedly access large data sets.

Clock speeds are recorded differently. The AMD part has a 4.70 GHz base clock and a 5.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel part lists a 0.10 GHz base clock and a 3.60 GHz boost clock. The base clock figure for the N150 is unusually low, reflecting a design that prioritizes power efficiency over sustained frequency. The TDP figures confirm this: the AMD part draws 120 W, while the Intel part draws 6 W.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The single-channel memory controller halves the potential bandwidth independent of the memory type used.

PCIe connectivity is another major gap. The AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The Ryzen chip has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel chip does not. Both have integrated graphics: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a desktop socketed processor on AM5 with a part number of 100-000001973, while the Intel part is a mobile BGA 1264 part with part number SRPNR. The AMD processor was released on January 28, 2026, with a launch MSRP of $499; the Intel processor was released on November 19, 2024, with no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 22,807 versus 2,590.5 for the Intel Processor N150, a 780.4% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the margin is 740.5%, with scores of 3,551 and 422.5.

Q: What is the single-core performance gap between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D leads by 138.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,228 versus 935) and by 124% in Cinebench R15 single-core (343 versus 153.15).

Q: How do the two processors compare in the overall database rankings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is at the 92nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 58,386. The Intel Processor N150 is at the 28th percentile with an average score of 1,025.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads, with no additional threads per core.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD part has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 80 KB of L1 per core. The Intel part has 6 MB of shared L3, 2 MB of shared L2, and 96 KB of L1 per core.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor N150 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The Verdict

The data indicates a complete mismatch between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins all four recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with multi-core margins approaching 8x and single-core margins exceeding 2x. Its 92nd percentile ranking and average score of 58,386 place it among high-end desktop parts, while the Intel Processor N150's 28th percentile and average score of 1,025 place it in the low-power mobile segment.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the clear choice for any workload where CPU throughput matters: rendering, compilation, data processing, or heavy multitasking. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel DDR5 with ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe, and 5.60 GHz boost clock all point toward a desktop processor designed for sustained high performance. The 120 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate it is meant for enthusiast-class systems.

The Intel Processor N150 is suited to an entirely different role. Its 6 W TDP, 4 cores, single-channel memory, Gen 3 PCIe, and mobile BGA socket indicate a low-power part for compact or fanless systems where energy consumption is the primary constraint. The recorded base clock of 0.10 GHz and boost of 3.60 GHz show a design that idles extremely low and scales up only when needed.

There is no overlap in capability. The AMD part is roughly 57 times higher in average benchmark score (58,386 versus 1,025). No benchmark in the recorded data shows the Intel part winning or even coming close. The choice between these two is not a trade-off; it is a decision about which class of device is being built.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Processor N150 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base clock | 4.70 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 6 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Twin Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Twin Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 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 | 89.6 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 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-01-28 | 2024-11-19 |

| Launch MSRP | $499 | Not recorded |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins every recorded benchmark category. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, its 3,551 score is 740.5% above the N150's 422.5. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 22,807 score is 780.4% above the N150's 2,590.5. In single-core tests, the AMD part leads by 124% in R15 (343 versus 153.15) and by 138.3% in R23 (2,228 versus 935). The PassMark suite, recorded only for the AMD part, shows its strengths in data compression (474,501), integer math (123,140), and floating point math (81,998), all consistent with a high-throughput desktop CPU.

The Intel Processor N150 has no recorded benchmark wins. Its strengths are structural rather than performance-based: a 6 W TDP, a 0.10 GHz base clock for deep idle states, single-channel memory support across DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, and a mobile BGA socket. These characteristics make it suitable for low-power embedded or portable applications, but the database contains no test where it outperforms the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.

The use-case split is therefore defined by power and platform, not by speed. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D targets desktop systems with AM5 motherboards, dual-channel DDR5, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe, delivering top-quartile performance at a 120 W TDP. The Intel Processor N150 targets compact mobile devices with BGA 1264, single-channel memory, Gen 3 PCIe, and minimal power draw. For any task measured in the database, the AMD part is the winner; the Intel part's advantage lies entirely in the power envelope and form factor, which are not captured by the recorded benchmark scores.