AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and Intel Processor N150 occupy very different ends of the mobile processor spectrum. The Ryzen is a 12-core, 24-thread part built on TSMC 4nm with a 55 TDP, while the N150 is a 4-core, 4-thread chip on Intel 10nm with a 6 TDP. The database contains benchmark scores for the Intel part only, so direct head-to-head numbers are unavailable, but the recorded specifications and the Intel’s nearest rivals provide enough data for a practical comparison.

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The AMD part boosts up to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel N150 boosts up to 3.60 GHz. The base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD and 0.10 GHz for the Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Processor N150 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory via a quad-channel bus. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory via a single-channel bus.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 watts.

Q: Where does the Intel Processor N150 rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel N150 sits at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (score 1024, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (score 1024, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i3-4340 (score 1026, 0.1% behind), and the Intel Core i7-5650U (score 1027, 0.2% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, then pools 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel N150 allocates 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size for the AMD part is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Memory architecture separates them further. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 includes a Radeon 8050S, while the Intel N150 includes UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The win counts are zero for both sides, meaning no direct comparison scores exist.

However, the Intel Processor N150 has standalone benchmark results. In Cinebench R15, it scores 422.5 in multi-core and 153.15 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2590.5 in multi-core and 935 in single-core. These scores establish the N150’s performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel N150’s percentile is 28, and its average benchmark score is 1025.

The nearest rivals for the Intel N150 show a tight cluster. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, which is 0.1% higher than the N150. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, 0.2% lower. These deltas indicate the N150 performs within a narrow band of older desktop and mobile parts, all within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Given the absence of benchmark data for the AMD part, the practical reading is that the Ryzen’s specifications point to a much higher performance ceiling, but the database does not quantify that advantage with measured scores.

Specification Differences

The core configuration is the most obvious difference. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. This means the AMD part has three times the cores and six times the threads.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

TDP is another major differentiator. The AMD part is rated at 55 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 6 watts. This creates a wide gap in power envelope and thermal output.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. The Intel part has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD part uses LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel part uses DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

PCIe generation and lane count differ. The AMD part supports Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part supports Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 8050S on the AMD part versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part.

Sockets and process nodes differ as well. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264. The AMD part is on 4 nm TSMC, while the Intel part is on 10 nm Intel.

Release dates are recorded differently. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-19, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-11-19. Both parts are marked as Active in production status.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000002141, and the Intel part number is SRPNR.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors designed for entirely different workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a high-core-count, high-bandwidth mobile part with a 55 watt TDP, 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Processor N150 is a low-power part with a 6 watt TDP, 4 cores, 4 threads, a 3.60 GHz boost clock, and 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The Intel N150’s benchmark scores place it at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 1025. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its score, indicating it sits in a well-populated performance tier. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores, so its percentile of 50 reflects a default position rather than a measured result.

The absence of direct benchmark data for the AMD part means the database cannot confirm its performance level. The specifications alone, however, suggest a substantial gap in multi-threaded capability, memory throughput, and graphics performance. The Intel part’s recorded Cinebench scores, particularly the R23 multi-core score of 2590.5, show it is a modest performer suited to light tasks.

For a builder choosing between these two, the decision rests on power budget and workload demands. The Intel N150 fits systems where 6 watts of power draw is the primary constraint. The AMD part fits systems where core count, thread count, memory bandwidth, and graphics performance are the priorities, accepting the higher 55 watt TDP.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on multi-threaded workloads. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide a structural advantage over the Intel N150’s 4 cores and 4 threads. The 64 MB L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth support data-heavy tasks that the Intel part’s 6 MB L3 and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth cannot match. The 5.00 GHz boost clock also gives the AMD part a higher peak frequency for burst workloads.

Intel Processor N150 wins on power efficiency. The 6 watt TDP is a fraction of the AMD part’s 55 watt TDP. This makes the Intel part suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs, low-power embedded systems, and battery-sensitive mobile devices. The 0.10 GHz base clock indicates minimal idle power draw, which is a practical advantage for always-on systems.

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on memory architecture. The quad-channel LPDDR5X bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth is over seven times the bandwidth of the Intel part’s single-channel 38.4 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which is a reliability feature the Intel part lacks.

Intel Processor N150 wins on platform simplicity. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory types, giving system integrators flexibility in memory selection. The single-channel bus and Gen 3 PCIe with 9 lanes reduce board complexity and cost. The 10 nm process and low TDP simplify cooling requirements.

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins on integrated graphics. The Radeon 8050S is a more capable GPU than the UHD Graphics 730, based on the product positioning within each processor’s specification set.

Intel Processor N150 wins on measured benchmark standing. The database records Cinebench R15 scores of 422.5 multi-core and 153.15 single-core, plus Cinebench R23 scores of 2590.5 multi-core and 935 single-core. These numbers serve as verified reference points. The AMD part has no recorded scores, so its performance cannot be validated from the data.