Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark runs for the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Processor N150. Instead, the available comparison relies on the recorded Cinebench results for the N150 and the aggregate performance percentile for the Core 5 223PQE. The Core 5 223PQE holds a 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database, while the N150 sits at the 28th percentile. This places the Core 5 223PQE in the middle of the performance distribution, whereas the N150 falls into the lower third.

For the Intel Processor N150, the recorded Cinebench scores provide concrete data points. In Cinebench R23, the N150 achieves a multicore score of 2590.5 and a single-core score of 935. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multicore score of 422.5 and a single-core score of 153.15. These scores position the N150 near a cluster of older processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 1025 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (1024) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (1024), and within 0.1% below the Intel Core i3-4340 (1026). The closest rival is the Intel Core i7-5650U, which scores 1027, putting the N150 0.2% behind.

The Core 5 223PQE has no individual benchmark entries in the database, so its performance cannot be expressed as a raw score. However, its 50th percentile standing indicates it outranks roughly half of all recorded CPUs. The N150, at the 28th percentile, ranks below roughly 72% of all CPUs. The gap between these two percentile positions suggests a substantial performance difference, consistent with the Core 5 223PQE having twice the cores and four times the threads.

The N150's nearest rivals all fall within a narrow band of average scores, from 1024 to 1027. This clustering indicates the N150 performs at a level comparable to processors from roughly a decade ago, including the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and the Intel Core i7-5650U. None of these rivals approach the Core 5 223PQE's percentile standing. The data shows the Core 5 223PQE occupies a different performance tier entirely.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 223PQE delivers 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Processor N150 provides 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE operates at a 125 W TDP, while the N150 operates at a 6 W TDP. These specifications alone separate the two into different market roles.

The Core 5 223PQE targets desktop systems with an Intel Socket 1700, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and offers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It includes ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The N150 targets mobile devices with an Intel BGA 1264 socket, supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory in single-channel configuration, and offers 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It lacks ECC memory support and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730.

For users requiring high multi-threaded throughput, the Core 5 223PQE is the appropriate choice based on its core count, thread count, and clock speeds. For users prioritizing low power consumption and compact mobile integration, the N150 fits that role. The N150's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 and single-core score of 935 confirm it handles basic productivity tasks, while the Core 5 223PQE's 50th percentile ranking suggests it manages far heavier workloads. The data does not support using the N150 for demanding applications, given its 28th percentile standing and its proximity to processors from the early 2010s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors derive from different Intel designs. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake codename and belongs to the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but the architectural lineage diverges significantly.

The Core 5 223PQE features 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The N150 features 4 cores and 4 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. Its cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The L1 cache per core is larger on the N150, but the Core 5 223PQE provides far more total L3 cache.

Memory architectures differ substantially. The Core 5 223PQE uses a dual-channel memory bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5, achieving 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 uses a single-channel memory bus supporting DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, achieving 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 223PQE but not on the N150. PCIe capabilities also diverge: the Core 5 223PQE offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the N150 offers Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the N150 includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 223PQE targets the desktop market segment, and the N150 targets the mobile segment. Their sockets reflect this split: Socket 1700 for the desktop part and BGA 1264 for the mobile part. Both processors are currently in active production and have locked multipliers.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Core 5 223PQE provides double the cores and quadruple the threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE's base clock exceeds the N150's maximum boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?

A: The Core 5 223PQE provides 89.6 GB/s through a dual-channel memory bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5. The N150 provides 38.4 GB/s through a single-channel memory bus supporting DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

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

A: The N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025. It sits 0.1% above the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, both at 1024, and 0.1% below the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026. The Intel Core i7-5650U is its closest rival at 1027, putting the N150 0.2% behind.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 W. The N150 has a TDP of 6 W. The N150 consumes substantially less power, reflecting its mobile orientation.

Q: Which processor uses a newer PCIe standard?

A: The Core 5 223PQE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The N150 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins in raw computational capability. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, provide far greater multi-threaded headroom than the N150's 4 cores and 4 threads at 3.60 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE's 24 MB of shared L3 cache dwarfs the N150's 6 MB. Its dual-channel memory bus delivering 89.6 GB/s more than doubles the N150's 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity further extend its suitability for data-intensive desktop workloads.

The Intel Processor N150 wins in power efficiency and mobile integration. Its 6 W TDP stands in stark contrast to the Core 5 223PQE's 125 W TDP. The N150 supports LPDDR5 memory, which the Core 5 223PQE does not. Its BGA 1264 socket enables compact mobile designs, whereas the Core 5 223PQE requires a desktop Socket 1700 motherboard. The N150's 28th percentile ranking, while modest, still allows it to complete Cinebench R23 multicore workloads at a score of 2590.5 and single-core at 935, indicating it handles everyday tasks.

The Core 5 223PQE suits scenarios involving heavy multi-threaded applications, large datasets, and ECC-requiring environments. The N150 suits scenarios involving battery-powered devices, low thermal envelopes, and basic productivity. The N150's nearest rivals, all scoring between 1024 and 1027, show it competes with older desktop and mobile parts, reinforcing its position as a low-power entry point. The Core 5 223PQE's 50th percentile placement places it in the middle of the entire CPU distribution, a far stronger standing.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge across nearly every specification category. The Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores versus the N150's 4 cores. Thread counts are 16 versus 4. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. TDP ratings are 125 W versus 6 W. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1264.

Codename and generation differ: Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 223PQE, Twin Lake for the N150. Process node is identical at 10 nm, and both use Intel as the foundry. Cache configurations differ: the Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. Memory bus widths are dual-channel versus single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 223PQE but not on the N150. PCIe generations are Gen 5 versus Gen 3, with lane counts of 16 versus 9.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segments are Desktop versus Mobile. Production status is Active for both. Release dates differ: the Core 5 223PQE released on 2026-03-08, while the N150 released on 2024-11-19. The Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319; the N150 has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are SA4QC for the Core 5 223PQE and SRPNR for the N150.