Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Intel Arc G3 is a 14-core Panther Lake mobile processor with a 25 W TDP, while the Intel Processor N150 is a 4-core Twin Lake chip rated at 6 W. The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between them, so the comparison relies entirely on their specification sheets and the N150’s available Cinebench scores. The Arc G3 carries a 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs, whereas the N150 sits at the 28th percentile, a gap that aligns with the substantial core and cache differences. The analysis below separates the two by workload type, identifies likely winners from the data, walks through the N150’s measured performance, answers common questions, and lists the architectural and specification divergences.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 is positioned for multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads. Its 14 cores and 14 threads provide a raw execution width that the N150 cannot approach, and its 18 MB of shared L3 cache, 2.5 MB per core L2, and 192 KB per core L1 give it a much larger data footprint for sustained parallel work. The dual-channel LPDDR5X memory interface delivers 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth, which is roughly 3.5 times the N150’s 38.4 GB/s single-channel figure; that bandwidth surplus directly benefits tasks that stream large datasets, compile code, or run virtualized environments. The Arc G3’s boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz, a full 1.0 GHz above the N150’s 3.60 GHz ceiling, so even lightly threaded operations have a higher frequency ceiling to draw from. Its integrated Arc B370 graphics also outclass the N150’s UHD Graphics 730, suggesting better integrated display and media performance, though no benchmark numbers exist in the database to quantify that advantage.

The Intel Processor N150 wins on efficiency and simplicity. At 6 W TDP, it consumes far less power than the Arc G3’s 25 W, making it the natural choice for fanless or battery-sustained designs. Its 10 nm process node, while older than the Arc G3’s 3 nm node, still allows a compact, low-heat package for lightweight mobile tasks. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, giving system designers flexibility that the Arc G3’s LPDDR5X-only support does not offer. The N150’s PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes provides more lane count than the Arc G3’s Gen 5 4-lane configuration, though the Arc G3’s lanes carry far more bandwidth per lane. For single-core responsiveness, the N150’s measured Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935 points indicates a competent level of everyday performance, and its 153.15 point Cinebench R15 single-core result confirms that basic web, office, and media tasks remain viable. The N150’s 4 threads and shared 2 MB L2 with a 6 MB L3 mean it wins in scenarios where low power draw, passive cooling, and modest cost of integration matter more than absolute speed.

The data does not show the Arc G3 winning any benchmark directly, because its benchmark array is empty in the database. However, the specification sheet indicates it should dominate multi-core workloads: 14 cores versus 4, 18 MB versus 6 MB shared L3, and 136.5 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. The N150 wins in power efficiency, memory type flexibility, and PCIe lane count. The Arc G3 wins in core count, thread count, clock speed, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, process node, integrated graphics tier, and overall percentile ranking.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Processor N150 is a low-power, entry-level mobile processor with verified performance data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2590.5 points and single-core score of 935 points place it at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 points, the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 points, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 points, all within a 0.2 percent delta. This clustering shows the N150 performs at a level comparable to older desktop and mobile mid-range parts, not a modern high-core-count chip.

The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, but its 50th percentile ranking and specification sheet place it well above the N150. The core count alone, 14 versus 4, implies a multi-core advantage that the N150’s Cinebench numbers cannot offset. The Arc G3’s 4.60 GHz boost clock and 18 MB L3 point to faster single-thread and multi-thread execution. The memory bandwidth difference, 136.5 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s, is decisive for any workload that saturates memory. The process node difference, 3 nm versus 10 nm, gives the Arc G3 a transistor density and power efficiency advantage at the architectural level, though its higher TDP of 25 W means it is not a low-power part.

Who should pick which: the data suggests the N150 suits systems where 6 W power draw and flexible memory support are primary requirements, such as thin clients, basic notebooks, or fanless embedded devices. The Arc G3 suits systems that need substantial multi-core throughput, high memory bandwidth, and newer integrated graphics, such as mainstream mobile workstations or performance-oriented laptops. The Arc G3’s lack of benchmark data prevents a definitive performance delta from being calculated, but every specification difference favors the Arc G3 except TDP, memory type flexibility, and PCIe lane count. The N150 is the efficiency pick; the Arc G3 is the performance pick.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark results exist in the database for these two processors, so the comparison must use the N150’s measured scores and the Arc G3’s specification-derived expectations. The N150’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2590.5 points establishes a baseline: a 4-core, 4-thread chip with a 6 MB L3 and 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth produces that result. The Arc G3, with 14 cores and 18 MB L3, would be expected to score several times higher in the same test, though no exact figure is recorded. The nearest rival data for the N150 reinforces this: its average benchmark score of 1025 sits within 0.1 percent of the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (1024) and 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (1024), and within 0.1 percent of the Intel Core i3-4340 (1026) on the negative side. These rivals are all older, lower-core-count parts, confirming the N150’s positioning.

The single-core comparison is more nuanced. The N150’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935 points and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 153.15 points show it can handle light tasks. The Arc G3’s 4.60 GHz boost clock, compared to the N150’s 3.60 GHz, suggests a single-core advantage of roughly 28 percent in raw clock terms, but actual IPC differences are unrecorded. The Arc G3’s 3 nm process node and newer Panther Lake architecture would likely improve instructions per clock, but no benchmark confirms it. The N150’s Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 422.5 points, compared to its single-core score of 153.15, yields a multi-thread scaling factor of about 2.76, which is reasonable for a 4-core chip with no hyperthreading. The Arc G3’s 14 threads would scale far better in multi-threaded tests, but again, no measured data exists.

The memory bandwidth difference is the clearest quantitative gap. The Arc G3’s 136.5 GB/s is 3.55 times the N150’s 38.4 GB/s. For workloads that rely on memory throughput, such as video encoding, large spreadsheet operations, or database queries, this difference translates directly into faster data movement. The cache hierarchy reinforces it: the Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 versus the N150’s 6 MB, and 2.5 MB per core L2 versus the N150’s shared 2 MB. The Arc G3’s per-core L1 of 192 KB versus the N150’s 96 KB doubles the low-latency scratchpad per core. The N150’s 422.5 point Cinebench R15 multi-core score and 2590.5 point R23 multi-core score are the only absolute performance anchors in this comparison; the Arc G3 has no such anchors, so its wins are projected from specifications rather than confirmed by measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W. The Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 W.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth numbers compare?

A: The Intel Arc G3 supports dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Processor N150 supports single-channel DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the N150’s measured Cinebench scores?

A: The N150 scores 422.5 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 153.15 points in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2590.5 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 935 points in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How does the N150 rank against other CPUs?

A: The N150 sits at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 points, the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 points, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 points, all within 0.2 percent.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Arc G3 uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Processor N150 uses a 10 nm process node.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 is built on the Panther Lake architecture, a 3 nm design from Intel, while the Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, based on a 10 nm process. The Arc G3’s generation is listed as Arc G3 (Panther Lake), and its codename is Panther Lake; the N150’s generation is Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N), with a codename of Twin Lake. This architectural gap is significant: the 3 nm node offers higher transistor density and better power efficiency per operation, though the Arc G3’s higher 25 W TDP indicates it is designed for performance rather than extreme low power. The N150’s 10 nm node is older, but its 6 W TDP shows the architecture is tuned for minimal energy draw.

The core configurations differ fundamentally. The Arc G3 provides 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyperthreading indicated, while the N150 provides 4 cores and 4 threads. Cache hierarchies diverge sharply: the Arc G3 gives each core 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2, plus an 18 MB shared L3; the N150 gives each core 96 KB of L1, a shared 2 MB L2, and a 6 MB shared L3. The Arc G3’s cache design supports more concurrent data access, which matters for multi-threaded execution. The N150’s smaller shared L2 and L3 reflect its lower core count and simpler memory subsystem.

Memory architecture also differs. The Arc G3 uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, while the N150 uses single-channel memory supporting DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3’s memory controller is narrower in PCIe lanes, with Gen 5 and 4 lanes, versus the N150’s Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ: the Arc G3 uses Arc B370, while the N150 uses UHD Graphics 730. The Arc G3’s graphics tier is newer and likely faster, though no benchmark data confirms this. Both processors have locked multipliers and are marked as mobile market segments. The Arc G3’s part number is SA4QZ; the N150’s is SRPNR.

Specification Differences

The recorded data shows the following differences between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Processor N150. Core count: 14 versus 4. Thread count: 14 versus 4. Base clock: 1.90 GHz versus 0.10 GHz. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. TDP: 25 W versus 6 W. Socket: Intel BGA 2540 versus Intel BGA 1264. Codename: Panther Lake versus Twin Lake. Process node: 3 nm versus 10 nm. L1 cache: 192 KB per core versus 96 KB per core. L2 cache: 2.5 MB per core versus 2 MB shared. L3 cache: 18 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support: LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5. Memory bus: dual-channel versus single-channel. Memory bandwidth: 136.5 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 5 with 4 lanes versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics: Arc B370 versus UHD Graphics 730. Release date: 2026-05-27 versus 2024-11-19. Percentile ranking: 50th versus 28th. Average benchmark score: 0 versus 1025. The N150 has four recorded Cinebench scores; the Arc G3 has none. Both are active production parts from Intel, both are mobile segments, both have locked multipliers, and neither supports ECC memory.