AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all four recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Processor N150. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD scores 18698 against Intel’s 2590.5, a 621.8% advantage. That result reflects the fundamental difference in processing resources, as the AMD part fields 10 cores and 20 threads while the Intel chip offers 4 cores and 4 threads.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers 2842 points versus 422.5 for the Intel Processor N150, a 572.7% lead. Single-core results are closer but still decisively favor AMD. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD posts 1992 against Intel’s 935, a 113% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD at 303 versus 153.15, a 97.8% gap. The single-core margins, while large, are smaller in relative terms than the multi-core spreads, indicating that the AMD architecture’s per-thread efficiency is strong but its thread-count advantage is what truly separates the two.

The database also positions each processor against its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 40048. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, scores 40081, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core 5 221E posts 40144 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 (-0.5%), and the Intel Core i9-13905H reaches 40313 (-0.7%). These sub-1% deltas place the Ryzen AI 9 365 in a tightly contested performance tier where no single rival holds a meaningful edge.

The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, sits at the 28th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 (0.1%), and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1027 (-0.2%). The N150’s average score is roughly 1/39th of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365’s average, which quantifies the gulf between these two mobile processors.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c core types. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the AMD chip uses a more advanced lithography, which contributes to its higher performance envelope.

Caching structures diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 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. While the Intel part has slightly larger L1 per core, the AMD chip’s per-core L2 and the larger L3 pool support its higher thread throughput. Neither processor supports 3D V-Cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part delivers more than double the memory bandwidth, which matters for workloads that stream data through many threads. Both processors lack ECC memory support.

PCIe connectivity separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel Processor N150 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU-only lanes. The AMD part offers a newer generation and more lanes, enabling faster attachment for storage and other peripherals. The integrated graphics differ: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts, whereas the Intel chip has a TDP of 6 watts, a four-fold difference that reflects the Intel part’s low-power orientation.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins every recorded benchmark category, but the magnitude of each win tells a different story about workload suitability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result, with a 621.8% advantage, indicates that heavily threaded rendering workloads will see the largest relative gains on the AMD chip. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result, a 572.7% lead, reinforces this pattern. For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, compilation, or other parallel tasks, the AMD processor’s 10 cores and 20 threads provide a scale of performance that the 4-core, 4-thread Intel part cannot approach.

The single-core results show a smaller but still commanding lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 113% advantage for AMD, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 97.8% advantage. These results indicate that even in lightly threaded applications, such as legacy software or single-threaded scripts, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers roughly double the performance of the Intel Processor N150. The combination of a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz and the newer Zen 5 architecture explains this gap.

The Intel Processor N150 does not win any benchmark in the database’s head-to-head set. Its strengths lie outside the recorded performance metrics: the 6-watt TDP suggests a design for fanless or minimally cooled systems, and its 10 nm process, while older than AMD’s 4 nm node, still allows for a low-power footprint. However, the recorded data contains no benchmark where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part. The N150’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i3-4340 and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, all score within 0.2% of it, which indicates that the N150 is competitive within its own low-power tier but not across the broader mobile processor landscape.

For data-centric workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also dominates. Its PassMark data compression score is 354510, data encryption scores 18297, and extended instructions score 25113. The Intel Processor N150 has no recorded PassMark results in the database, so a direct comparison is unavailable, but the absence of those scores in the head-to-head set means the only measurable wins come from the Cinebench tests. The AMD chip’s PassMark multithread score of 29467, integer math score of 101831, and floating point math score of 62802 further illustrate its throughput capacity.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear verdict: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all four head-to-head tests, holds the 87th percentile among all CPUs, and delivers average benchmark scores 39 times higher than the Intel Processor N150. The Intel part, at the 28th percentile, competes with desktop processors from over a decade ago, such as the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, rather than with modern high-end mobile silicon.

Buyers who need multi-threaded performance should select the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 versus 2590.5 is not a marginal difference; it is a step-change in capability. The AMD chip’s dual-channel memory, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, and 16 MB of L3 cache all support sustained heavy workloads. The Intel Processor N150, with its 6-watt TDP and 38.4 GB/s single-channel bandwidth, is built for a different purpose: low-power operation where absolute performance is secondary.

The Intel Processor N150 could be chosen only in scenarios where the 6-watt TDP is the primary constraint, such as passively cooled embedded systems or small-form-factor devices. Its 4 cores and 4 threads, 3.60 GHz boost clock, and 6 MB of L3 cache are sufficient for basic tasks, but the recorded benchmarks show it trailing the AMD part by at least 97.8% even in single-threaded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, at 28 watts, uses more power but returns performance that is categorically different.

Neither processor has a launch MSRP in the database, so pricing plays no role in this verdict. The decision rests on benchmark results: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 for performance, the Intel Processor N150 only when its low TDP is the deciding factor.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698 versus 2590.5 for the Intel Processor N150, a 621.8% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip leads 2842 to 422.5, a 572.7% margin.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 1992 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 935 for the Intel Processor N150, a 113% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD posts 303 against 153.15, a 97.8% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor N150 uses single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor N150 ranks at the 28th percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Processor N150 win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The database records 4 head-to-head benchmarks, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all of them.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Processor N150 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 4 |

| Threads | 20 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 6 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Twin Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Twin Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-11-19 |