Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Processor N150?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How do the boost clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE boosts up to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Processor N150 boosts up to 3.60 GHz. The base clock of the Core 5 223PTE is 2.30 GHz, compared to 0.10 GHz for the N150.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Processor N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Processor N150 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the integrated graphics units in each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Processor N150 uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Verdict

The database shows two processors with completely different roles. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is a desktop part with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 45 W TDP, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Processor N150 is a mobile part with 4 cores, 4 threads, a 6 W TDP, and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE is the clear choice for anyone needing heavy multi-threaded compute. It doubles the core count, quadruples the thread count, and offers significantly higher clock speeds. Its dual-channel memory bus delivers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, more than double the N150's 38.4 GB/s, which matters for memory-intensive workloads. It also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, making it suitable for data integrity and high-bandwidth expansion.

The Intel Processor N150 is the part to pick for low-power, compact systems. Its 6 W TDP is dramatically lower than the 45 W TDP of the Core 5 223PTE, which is critical for fanless designs, small form factor devices, and battery-operated equipment. The N150 has recorded benchmark results, placing it at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries in the database, so its measured performance cannot be directly compared.

The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 223PTE is $232. The Intel Processor N150 has no launch MSRP recorded.

The choice comes down to the application. For desktop performance, the Core 5 223PTE offers the architecture, memory bandwidth, and expansion capabilities. For mobile or ultra-low-power embedded use, the N150 provides a complete, efficient package with verified benchmark data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Processor N150. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores, while the N150 has four recorded Cinebench results.

The Intel Processor N150 scores 422.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 153.15 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2590.5 multi-core and 935 single-core. These results place the N150 at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1025.

The nearest rivals to the N150 in the database are tightly clustered. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, which is 0.1% behind the N150. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, again 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, 0.1% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, 0.2% ahead. This grouping shows the N150 performs at a level consistent with older desktop processors and mid-range mobile parts from several generations ago.

Since the Core 5 223PTE lacks recorded scores, the relative performance between the two cannot be quantified from the database. What the data does show is that the Core 5 223PTE is designed for a much higher performance tier. Its 16 threads, 5.40 GHz boost clock, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache indicate a processor intended for demanding parallel workloads, while the N150's 4 threads and 6 MB of L3 cache target efficiency and basic tasks.

The lack of benchmark data for the Core 5 223PTE means any performance comparison would be speculative. The database only confirms that the N150 has been measured and sits near the low-mid range of the overall CPU distribution.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Processor N150 differ across nearly every specification field.

Cores and threads: The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Clock speeds: The Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

TDP: The Core 5 223PTE has a 45 W TDP. The N150 has a 6 W TDP.

Socket: The Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700. The N150 uses Intel BGA 1264.

Memory support: The Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 in single-channel mode with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

ECC memory: The Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The N150 does not.

PCIe: The Core 5 223PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The N150 offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: The Core 5 223PTE has UHD Graphics 770. The N150 has UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: The Core 5 223PTE is classified as Desktop. The N150 is classified as Mobile.

Release date: The Core 5 223PTE has a release date of March 2026. The N150 has a release date of November 2024.

Cache layout: The Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Part number: The Core 5 223PTE has part number SA4QL. The N150 has part number SRPNR.

Multiplier: Both processors have locked multipliers.

Production status: Both processors are listed as Active.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

The Core 5 223PTE is a desktop-class processor with a generation designation of Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The N150 is a mobile processor with a generation designation of Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N). This places the N150 in the Alder Lake-N family despite carrying the Twin Lake codename, indicating it belongs to Intel's low-power processor lineup derived from that generation.

The cache architectures differ substantially. The Core 5 223PTE uses a per-core L2 design with 2 MB per core, while the N150 uses a shared 2 MB L2 cache. The L3 cache difference is large: 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PTE versus 6 MB shared on the N150. The L1 cache per core is actually larger on the N150 at 96 KB per core, compared to 80 KB per core on the Core 5 223PTE.

The memory controller architectures reflect their different market positions. The Core 5 223PTE has a dual-channel memory bus supporting DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The N150 has a single-channel memory bus supporting DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The N150's addition of LPDDR5 support aligns with its mobile, low-power positioning.

PCIe capabilities also diverge sharply. The Core 5 223PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, enabling high-bandwidth expansion for graphics and storage. The N150 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes, sufficient for basic connectivity but far below the Core 5 223PTE's throughput capacity.

The integrated graphics differ by one tier: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PTE versus UHD Graphics 730 on the N150. ECC memory support on the Core 5 223PTE adds reliability features absent on the N150.

The production status for both is Active, meaning neither is end-of-life. The Core 5 223PTE is the larger, hotter, faster desktop part. The N150 is the compact, efficient mobile part. The architecture differences reflect two divergent design goals: maximum compute throughput for the Core 5 223PTE and minimal power draw for the N150.