Intel Core 7 253PTE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records four direct comparisons between the Intel Core 7 253PTE and the Intel Processor N150, and the Core 7 253PTE wins every one of them. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 7 253PTE scores 21,276 against 2,590.5 for the N150, a delta of 721.3%. That is not a marginal gap; it is a difference of roughly eight times the output in a heavily threaded rendering workload.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern, though the absolute numbers are smaller. The Core 7 253PTE records 2,144 points, while the N150 manages 422.5, a 407.5% advantage. Both processors scale down in the older test, but the proportional difference remains enormous. The single-core results are closer, but still decisive. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 302 versus 153.15 for the N150, a 97.2% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 3,003 against 935, a 221.2% lead. The single-core gap is smaller than the multi-core gap, which suggests that the N150's per-thread performance is relatively stronger than its aggregate throughput, but it still trails by a wide margin in every recorded test.

The database places the Core 7 253PTE at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34,962. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 34,881 (0.2% behind). The Core 7 253PTE sits essentially level with those parts, within a fraction of a percent in either direction. The N150, by contrast, sits at the 28th percentile with an average score of 1,025. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1,024, the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1,026, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1,024, and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1,027. The N150 is effectively tied with those older or lower-tier parts, all within 0.2% of each other.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 7 253PTE is a Bartlett Lake part, built for the desktop segment on Intel Socket 1700. The N150 is a Twin Lake part, built for the mobile segment on Intel BGA 1264. Both use a 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel, but the similarities end there.

The Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. That difference in thread count alone explains most of the multi-core benchmark gap. The Core 7 253PTE also runs at a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The boost clock difference of 1.80 GHz matters for single-threaded workloads, though the architectural gap also plays a role.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Core 7 253PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The N150 uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 253PTE has over five times the L3 cache of the N150, which helps in workloads with large working sets. The N150 has slightly more L1 per core, but its total cache footprint is far smaller.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 7 253PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 in a single-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s and no ECC. The Core 7 253PTE delivers more than twice the memory bandwidth, which matters for data-heavy tasks. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Core 7 253PTE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the N150 uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Both processors integrate the UHD Graphics 730, so integrated graphics capability is nominally the same, though the surrounding platform differs.

Power targets are far apart. The Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the N150 has a TDP of 6 watts. That 39-watt difference reflects the intended use cases: the Core 7 253PTE is a desktop part designed for sustained performance, while the N150 is a low-power mobile part designed for efficiency. The Core 7 253PTE is marked as active production with a release date in March 2026 and a launch MSRP of $384. The N150 is also active, with a release date in November 2024 and no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PTE wins every benchmark category in which both processors have recorded scores. That includes Cinebench R15 multi-core, R15 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core. The data shows no workload in the database where the N150 comes out ahead. The Core 7 253PTE also has additional benchmark entries in the database that the N150 lacks, including Cinebench R20 multi-core (8,935) and single-core (1,261), plus a range of PassMark tests. Those scores are not directly comparable because the N150 has no corresponding entries, but they indicate the breadth of the Core 7 253PTE's recorded performance profile.

The N150's role in the database is defined by its low power target and mobile form factor. Its 6-watt TDP and BGA 1264 socket place it in a different class of hardware entirely. The Core 7 253PTE cannot match that power efficiency, and the N150 cannot match the Core 7 253PTE's raw throughput. The N150's single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth limit its performance in memory-intensive tasks, while the Core 7 253PTE's dual-channel 89.6 GB/s configuration removes that bottleneck for most workloads.

For users working with heavily threaded applications such as video rendering, compilation, or scientific computing, the Core 7 253PTE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. The 721.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the largest single delta in the head-to-head set. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Core 7 253PTE still leads by 221.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The N150's only advantage in the recorded data is its power envelope, which is not captured in benchmark scores but is reflected in its TDP and mobile packaging.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Core 7 253PTE in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 21,276 versus 2,590.5 for the N150, a 721.3% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 2,144 versus 422.5, a 407.5% advantage.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 3,003 versus 935 for the N150, a 221.2% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 7 253PTE scores 302 versus 153.15, a 97.2% lead.

Q: Do both processors use the same process node?

A: Yes, both are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel.

Q: How do their memory systems differ?

A: The Core 7 253PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 in a single-channel configuration with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Core 7 253PTE is at the 84th percentile with an average benchmark score of 34,962. The N150 is at the 28th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1,025.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: 10 (Core 7 253PTE) versus 4 (N150)
• Threads: 20 versus 4
• Base clock: 1.80 GHz versus 0.10 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.40 GHz versus 3.60 GHz
• TDP: 45 watts versus 6 watts
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1264
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Twin Lake
• Generation: Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) versus Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 96 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 2 MB shared
• L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 6 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 versus DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5
• Memory bus: Dual-channel versus Single-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: Supported versus not supported
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 3, 9 lanes
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: March 2026 versus November 2024
• Launch MSRP: $384 versus not recorded
• Part number: SA4QK versus SRPNR

Both processors share the same integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), the same 10 nm process node, the same foundry (Intel), and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PTE outperforms the Intel Processor N150 in every benchmark category where both have scores. The multi-core gap is the most dramatic, with a 721.3% delta in Cinebench R23 and a 407.5% delta in Cinebench R15. The single-core gap is smaller but still substantial, at 221.2% in Cinebench R23 and 97.2% in Cinebench R15. The Core 7 253PTE also ranks at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the N150 ranks at the 28th percentile.

The N150 is not a competitive alternative to the Core 7 253PTE in raw performance. Its 6-watt TDP, 4 cores, 4 threads, and single-channel memory bus place it in a different category of hardware. The database shows its nearest rivals are older desktop parts and low-power mobile chips, all within 0.2% of its average score. The Core 7 253PTE, by contrast, sits within 0.2% of mobile H-series and desktop workstation parts like the Core i7-13800H, Core i9-12900HX, Xeon 6349P, and Ryzen 5 150.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on the use case. For any workload that benefits from multi-threading, large caches, or high memory bandwidth, the Core 7 253PTE is the only option that the data supports. For a low-power mobile system where energy draw is the primary constraint, the N150's 6-watt TDP is the only recorded advantage, and it is not a performance advantage. The Core 7 253PTE delivers more than eight times the multi-core rendering performance and more than three times the single-core rendering performance, according to the Cinebench R23 results. The verdict from the database is unambiguous.