AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 and Intel Processor N150 occupy opposite ends of the mobile processor spectrum. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is a 12-core, 24-thread Zen 5 part designed for high-performance laptops, while the Intel Processor N150 is a 4-core, 4-thread Twin Lake chip built for efficiency-focused entry-level systems. The database contains benchmark data for the Intel N150, but no recorded scores for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, so direct numerical comparison relies on the architectural and specification differences captured in the records.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Processor N150 is the only unit in this pairing with recorded benchmark scores. Its Cinebench results show a multicore score of 2590.5 in Cinebench R23 and 422.5 in Cinebench R15, with single-core scores of 935 and 153.15 in those same tests. These numbers place the N150 at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (1024 average score, 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (1024, 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i3-4340 (1026, -0.1% delta). This suggests the N150 delivers performance comparable to older desktop quad-core parts and mid-range mobile APUs from several generations ago.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no benchmark entries in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified from recorded measurements. However, its specification profile indicates it is designed for a completely different workload class. With 12 cores and 24 threads, it offers triple the core count and six times the thread count of the N150. The Ryzen part boosts to 5.20 GHz versus the N150's 3.60 GHz, and its 28 W TDP classifies it as a performance-tier mobile processor rather than an ultra-low-power part. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 also sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs in the database, which places it well above the N150's 28th percentile, though this percentile is based on the absence of benchmark data rather than measured scores.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The Intel N150 targets lightweight, fanless or passively cooled systems where 6 W power draw and a 0.10 GHz base clock are acceptable trade-offs for quiet operation and long battery life. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 targets premium laptops where the 12-core configuration, 5.20 GHz boost, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are needed for demanding productivity, content creation, or multitasking scenarios. The N150's single-channel memory interface and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth further confirm its entry-level positioning.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in a hybrid arrangement. The die size is recorded at 233 mm². The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database lists as part of the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel's own foundry.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel N150 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen part's per-core L2 design scales with its 12 cores, giving it a total of 12 MB of L2 across the chip, while the N150's shared 2 MB L2 serves all four cores. The Ryzen part also has nearly three times the L3 capacity.

Memory architecture is a major divider. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus, capping at 38.4 GB/s. The Ryzen part's bandwidth advantage is 51.2 GB/s, more than double the N150's peak throughput. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ryzen part offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the N150 offers Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are another differentiator. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel N150 uses UHD Graphics 730. No benchmark scores exist for either iGPU in the database, so the comparison stops at naming. Socket and packaging also differ: the Ryzen part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. Both are mobile parts with active production status, but the Ryzen part's release date is recorded as 2025-12-31, while the N150's is 2024-11-19.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 than the Intel Processor N150 in multicore workloads?

A: The database has no benchmark scores for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, so no direct speed difference can be quantified. The Intel N150 records a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 and a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 422.5. The Ryzen part's 12 cores and 24 threads versus the N150's 4 cores and 4 threads indicate a large multicore advantage, but the exact figure is not measured.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 W. The N150 draws 22 W less, making it suitable for low-power designs. The Ryzen part's 28 W TDP is still modest for a 12-core processor but is over four times the N150's power envelope.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Processor N150 boosts to 3.60 GHz. The Ryzen part's boost clock is 1.60 GHz higher. The N150 has a very low base clock of 0.10 GHz, whereas the Ryzen part's base clock is 2.00 GHz.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus. The Ryzen part's peak memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s for the N150.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Processor N150 is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Ryzen part uses a smaller node, which is consistent with its higher core count and clock speeds within a 28 W TDP.

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

A: The N150's average benchmark score is 1025. Its nearest rival, the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, has an average score of 1024, a 0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, a -0.1% delta. These deltas indicate the N150 performs within 0.2% of these older processors.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. Core and thread counts show the largest gap: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen part has 8 more cores and 20 more threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the Ryzen part versus 0.10 GHz for the Intel part, a difference of 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 3.60 GHz, a 1.60 GHz difference.

TDP is 28 W for the Ryzen part and 6 W for the Intel part. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1264. Architecture differs: Zen 5 versus Twin Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the Ryzen part versus 96 KB per core for the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the Ryzen part versus 2 MB shared for the Intel part. L3 cache is 16 MB for the Ryzen part versus 6 MB for the Intel part.

Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Ryzen part, versus DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 for the Intel part. Memory bus is dual-channel for the Ryzen part and single-channel for the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen part and 38.4 GB/s for the Intel part. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the Ryzen part and Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the Intel part. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M versus UHD Graphics 730. Release dates are 2025-12-31 for the Ryzen part and 2024-11-19 for the Intel part. Both parts have no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data is absent from the database. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the winsA and winsB counters are both zero. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 has no entries in its benchmarks array, so no Cinebench, Geekbench, or other scores exist for it. The Intel N150 has four recorded benchmark entries, all from Cinebench: R15 multicore at 422.5, R15 single-core at 153.15, R23 multicore at 2590.5, and R23 single-core at 935.

The only comparison available is between the N150's measured scores and the Ryzen part's specification-derived expectations. The N150's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 reflects a 4-core, 4-thread processor boosting to 3.60 GHz. A 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.20 GHz boost and 16 MB of L3 cache would be expected to score several times higher, but the database does not confirm this with a recorded value. The N150's single-core R23 score of 935 at 3.60 GHz boost suggests a per-core efficiency that the Ryzen part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz should exceed, but again no measured figure exists.

The N150's average benchmark score of 1025 and 28th percentile placement indicate entry-level performance. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475's 50th percentile placement, despite having no benchmark scores, reflects a database classification that assumes above-median capability. The N150's nearest rivals, all scoring within 0.2% of its 1025 average, show that it sits in a dense performance cluster of older processors. The Ryzen part has no nearest rivals listed, meaning the database lacks comparable data points for it.

In the absence of direct measurements, the specification records provide the only quantifiable comparison. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 offers 5.20 GHz boost versus 3.60 GHz, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 38.4 GB/s, 16 MB L3 versus 6 MB L3, and 12 cores versus 4 cores. The Intel N150 counters with a 6 W TDP versus 28 W, a 0.10 GHz base clock versus 2.00 GHz, and support for DDR4 in addition to newer memory types. The recorded data confirms that these processors are not competitors in the same market segment; they serve distinct tiers of mobile computing, with the Ryzen part's performance class indicated by its specifications and the N150's performance class confirmed by its benchmark results.