Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E is ahead by a wide margin. It scores 12,613 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 2,590.5 points, a difference of 386.9%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E also leads in single-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1,780 points versus 935 points for the N150, which is a 90.4% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both processors have 4 physical cores. The Intel Core 3 201E supports 8 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 supports 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher performance percentile among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E is in the 73rd percentile, whereas the Intel Processor N150 is in the 28th percentile. This places the Core 3 201E well above the N150 in overall ranking.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Processor N150 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, exactly half.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor N150 does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 201E is built on the Bartlett Lake platform and belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Intel Processor N150 belongs to the Twin Lake architecture, which is part of the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation, also on a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Cache organization differs significantly. The Intel Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor N150 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 3 201E has the larger L3 capacity, while the N150 has a slightly larger L1 per core and a shared L2 arrangement.

The Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, but only in single-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

PCIe support differs as well. The Core 3 201E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the N150 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The Core 3 201E also supports ECC memory, which the N150 does not.

The die size of the Core 3 201E is 163 mm², while the die size of the N150 is not recorded. Both processors integrate the same UHD Graphics 730 iGPU. The Core 3 201E is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the N150 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1264. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in every recorded benchmark category against the N150. The largest margin appears in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 3 201E delivers 12,613 points versus 2,590.5 points, a 386.9% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1,271 points versus 422.5 points, a 200.8% lead. This indicates the Core 3 201E is designed for sustained parallel compute, aided by its 8 threads, larger L3 cache, and dual-channel memory path.

Single-core performance also favors the Core 3 201E, though by a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it leads by 90.4% (1,780 versus 935). In Cinebench R15 single-core, the lead is 16.9% (179 versus 153.15). The Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The higher boost ceiling and thread count give the Core 3 201E an edge in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks.

The Intel Processor N150 does not win any recorded benchmark in this comparison. Its strengths lie elsewhere: it is a mobile part with a 6 W TDP, which is far lower than the 60 W TDP of the Core 3 201E. For workloads that prioritize power efficiency and low thermal output, the N150 is the more appropriate fit, though the recorded data shows no performance category where it overtakes the Core 3 201E.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201E | Intel Processor N150 |

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

| Threads | 8 | 4 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 6 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 2 MB shared |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 3, 9 lanes |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-11-19 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRVTR | SRPNR |

Both processors have 4 cores, use a 10 nm process node from Intel, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, integrate UHD Graphics 730, and are currently Active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers four Cinebench tests, and the Intel Core 3 201E wins all four.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 3 201E scores 12,613 points against 2,590.5 points for the N150. The delta is 386.9%, the largest gap in the comparison. This is the most decisive result and reflects the combined effect of 8 threads, a 12 MB L3 cache, and dual-channel memory on the Core 3 201E versus 4 threads, a 6 MB L3 cache, and single-channel memory on the N150.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 3 201E scores 1,271 points against 422.5 points, a 200.8% lead. The margin here is also very large, though smaller than in R23, which suggests the R23 workload scales more aggressively with thread count and cache capacity.

In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 3 201E scores 1,780 points against 935 points, a 90.4% lead. The N150's boost clock of 3.60 GHz matches the Core 3 201E's base clock of 3.60 GHz, but the Core 3 201E can boost to 4.80 GHz, which explains the substantial single-thread gap.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 3 201E scores 179 points against 153.15 points, a 16.9% lead. This is the closest result in the head-to-head set. The R15 single-core test is shorter and less sensitive to sustained boost behavior, which narrows the gap between the two parts.

The average benchmark score for the Core 3 201E is 19,056, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (average score 19,047, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-12400F (average score 19,039, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-1335U (average score 18,982, delta 0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (average score 18,979, delta 0.4%). The Core 3 201E sits within 0.4% of these processors in average score.

The average benchmark score for the N150 is 1,025, placing it in the 28th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (average score 1,024, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i3-4340 (average score 1,026, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (average score 1,024, delta 0.1%), and the Intel Core i7-5650U (average score 1,027, delta -0.2%). The N150 is effectively tied with these older or lower-power parts.

The Core 3 201E also has a full PassMark benchmark set recorded, including data compression at 164,160 points, data encryption at 8,931 points, extended instructions at 11,035 points, prime number finding at 57 points, floating point math at 33,260 points, integer math at 43,894 points, multithread at 14,839 points, physics at 1,141 points, random string sorting at 17,783 points, and single thread at 3,482 points. The N150 has no PassMark results recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 201E is the clear performance leader in every recorded metric. It wins all four head-to-head benchmarks, with advantages ranging from 16.9% in Cinebench R15 single-core to 386.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its 8 threads, 12 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory bus, and 4.80 GHz boost clock give it a decisive edge over the N150 in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The 73rd percentile ranking versus the 28th percentile ranking reinforces this separation.

The Intel Processor N150 is the lower-power alternative. Its 6 W TDP is one-tenth of the Core 3 201E's 60 W TDP, and it is a mobile part soldered to BGA 1264 rather than a desktop socketed part. The N150 supports LPDDR5 memory in addition to DDR4 and DDR5, which makes it suitable for compact, battery-conscious systems. Its performance profile, however, places it near older desktop parts like the Intel Core i3-4340 and the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, not in the same class as the Core 3 201E.

The choice between the two depends on the platform and power budget. For desktop builds on Socket 1700 with access to dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, the Core 3 201E delivers roughly double the multi-core performance of the N150 in Cinebench R15 and nearly five times the performance in Cinebench R23. It also adds ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. For mobile systems where a 6 W TDP and single-channel LPDDR5 memory are required, the N150 is the only option of the two that fits. No recorded benchmark shows the N150 winning any performance comparison, so the data supports selecting the Core 3 201E whenever power constraints and socket compatibility allow it.