AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Processor N150 across all four shared tests. The AMD part wins every head-to-head comparison, with the largest margin appearing in multi-core workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18,316 points against 2,590.5 for the Intel Processor N150. That translates to a 607% advantage, the single biggest delta recorded between the two processors. The multi-core gap reflects the fundamental difference in thread count: 16 threads on the AMD side versus 4 threads on the Intel side, allowing the Ryzen chip to process far more parallel work in rendering and simulation tasks.

Cinebench R15 multi-core tells a similar story, though with a slightly smaller margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers 2,713 points, while the Intel Processor N150 manages 422.5 points, a 542.1% difference. This consistent multi-core dominance suggests the AMD architecture scales more effectively across all cores, which is expected given the 8-core, 16-thread configuration versus the 4-core, 4-thread layout of the Intel part.

Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD clearly. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2,038 versus 935 for the Intel N150, a 118% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 215 points for AMD and 153.15 for Intel, a 40.4% gap. The smaller single-core margin in R15 indicates that the Intel Twin Lake core design has reasonable per-thread capability, but the AMD Zen 5 core still outperforms it by a substantial amount in the newer Cinebench version.

The data also places the two processors in completely different performance tiers relative to the broader database. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 39,485. The Intel Processor N150 lands at the 28th percentile with an average score of 1,025. This places the AMD chip near the top of mobile processors, while the Intel part sits below the majority of recorded CPUs.

Examining the nearest rivals for each processor reinforces this separation. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 benchmarks within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and within 0.4% of the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, trades blows with the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and the Intel Core i3-4340, with deltas of just 0.1% and 0.1% respectively. The Intel chip also sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-5650U and 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. These rival groupings show that the Ryzen AI 7 450 competes with modern high-end parts, while the N150 aligns with older desktop and low-power mobile chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18,316, which is 607% higher than the Intel Processor N150's 2,590.5.

Q: How large is the single-core gap in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 215, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 153.15, giving AMD a 40.4% lead.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor N150 ranks at the 28th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39,485, compared to 1,025 for the Intel Processor N150.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Intel Processor N150 wins?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows 4 wins for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and 0 wins for the Intel Processor N150 across the tested workloads.

Q: How does the AMD chip compare to its nearest rival in average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (which scores 39,603) and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (which scores 39,325).

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 belongs to a performance class that the Intel Processor N150 does not approach. The 607% multi-core margin in Cinebench R23 and the 542.1% margin in Cinebench R15 indicate that the AMD part handles parallel workloads at a fundamentally different scale. For any application that uses multiple threads, the Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers scores that are several multiples of the Intel chip's output.

The single-core results narrow the gap but do not change the verdict. A 40.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and a 118% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core mean that even in lightly threaded tasks, the AMD processor remains firmly ahead. The Intel N150 does not win any recorded benchmark, and its 28th percentile ranking places it below the majority of processors in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, both of which are high-end parts. The Intel N150's nearest rivals include the Phenom II X6 1075T and Core i3-4340, which are older desktop parts. The data suggests that the Ryzen AI 7 450 is appropriate for demanding mobile workloads, while the Intel N150 aligns with low-power, light-duty tasks where the 6 W TDP and 4-core configuration are sufficient.

Specification Differences

The core configuration differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 uses 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part has no SMT limitation, while the Intel chip lacks hyper-threading entirely.

Clock speeds show a wide spread. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Processor N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The thermal design power also differs enormously: 28 W for the AMD part versus 6 W for the Intel chip.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC capability. 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 AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 includes Radeon 860M, while the Intel Processor N150 includes UHD Graphics 730. Both parts are mobile segments with active production status. The AMD chip uses socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses BGA 1264.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is built on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC, and the die size measures 195 mm². The Intel Processor N150 uses Twin Lake architecture with the same codename, part of the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. The process node is 10 nm from Intel's own foundry, with no die size recorded.

Cache layouts differ in structure. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of 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 AMD cache is per-core for L2, while the Intel cache is shared across all cores.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip uses dual-channel memory, the Intel chip uses single-channel. The AMD memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is more than double the Intel figure of 38.4 GB/s. The AMD part has a boost clock that exceeds the Intel boost by 1.5 GHz, and the base clock difference is even larger.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Multi-core rendering tasks show the largest advantage, with a 607% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 542.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. This makes the AMD part the clear choice for video encoding, 3D rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads. The 16-thread configuration allows the processor to maintain high utilization across many simultaneous tasks, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth supports data-heavy operations.

Single-core performance also favors the AMD chip, with a 118% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 40.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core. Applications like web browsing, office productivity, and light coding benefit from the higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. The Zen 5 core design delivers stronger per-thread performance than the Twin Lake core used in the Intel N150.

The Intel Processor N150 does not have a recorded benchmark win, but its specification profile suggests a different use case. The 6 W TDP and 4-core, 4-thread configuration indicate a focus on power efficiency and low heat output. The single-channel memory and PCIe Gen 3 lanes limit bandwidth, but the chip supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5 and LPDDR5, which may simplify system design in cost-constrained devices. The 0.10 GHz base clock is unusually low, implying aggressive power management that can drop the processor to minimal activity when idle.

For users prioritizing raw compute, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 delivers scores that place it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, near the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS. For users prioritizing minimal power draw and basic mobile tasks, the Intel Processor N150 offers a much lower performance envelope at the 28th percentile, aligned with older desktop chips like the Phenom II X6 1075T. The data does not show any workload category where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD part, so the choice depends entirely on whether the application can tolerate the performance gap in exchange for lower power consumption.