Intel Core 7 360 vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the Intel Core 7 360 and the Intel Processor N150 is entirely one-sided. Across every recorded head-to-head test, the Core 7 360 wins all four comparisons. The N150 does not claim a single victory in any of the shared workloads. This is not a close contest; the data shows a complete sweep for the larger, higher-power part.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Core 7 360 is in a different class. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 13,634 versus 2,590.5 for the N150, a difference of 426.3%. The Core 7 360 also dominates in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 1,374 against 422.5, a 225.2% gap. These results indicate the Core 7 360 is suited for rendering, compilation, or any task that scales across cores.

Single-thread performance tells a similar story, though with a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 360 scores 1,924 versus 935, a 105.8% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it leads 193 to 153.15, a 26% edge. The N150's single-core showing is respectable for its class, but it still trails by a wide margin in absolute terms.

The N150's only potential advantage lies in its power envelope. With a 6 W TDP versus 15 W for the Core 7 360, the N150 consumes less energy. However, no benchmark in the database measures power efficiency directly. The recorded data only covers raw performance, where the Core 7 360 wins every test.

The percentile rankings reinforce this split. The Core 7 360 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the N150 ranks at the 28th percentile. That 44-percentile gap places the two parts in entirely different performance tiers. The Core 7 360's average benchmark score of 18,374 dwarfs the N150's 1,025 average, a factor of roughly 18x.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different fabrication nodes and microarchitectures. The Core 7 360 uses a 3 nm process with the Wildcat Lake codename, while the N150 uses a 10 nm process with the Twin Lake codename. The Core 7 360 is listed under the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation, whereas the N150 belongs to the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Neither part supports hyper-threading, so thread counts equal core counts. The Core 7 360's base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The N150's base clock is 0.10 GHz, an unusually low figure, with a boost of 3.60 GHz.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The Core 7 360 offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, totaling 15 MB of L2 across six cores. Its L3 cache is 6 MB shared. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of shared L2, with 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation is the standout difference: the Core 7 360 gives each core 2.5 MB, while the N150 shares just 2 MB across all four cores.

Memory support also differs. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. Both use single-channel memory buses, but the Core 7 360's memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s for the N150. Neither part supports ECC memory.

PCIe generations separate the two as well. The Core 7 360 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the N150 uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the Core 7 360 has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the N150 has UHD Graphics 730.

Sockets are incompatible. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. Release dates are about 17 months apart, with the N150 arriving on 2024-11-19 and the Core 7 360 on 2026-04-15. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded win for the Core 7 360 comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Core 7 360 scores 13,634 against the N150's 2,590.5, a delta of 426.3%. This means the Core 7 360 delivers more than five times the multi-core performance of the N150 in this test. The margin is so large that the N150's score is less than one-fifth of the Core 7 360's result.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern, though with a smaller percentage gap. The Core 7 360 scores 1,374 versus 422.5, a 225.2% advantage. This test is older and less demanding than R23, but the relative ordering remains unchanged.

Single-core results are closer but still decisive. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 360 scores 1,924 versus 935, a 105.8% lead. The N150's single-core score is roughly half of the Core 7 360's. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the gap narrows to 26%, with scores of 193 and 153.15. This is the smallest margin in any test, suggesting that the N150's single-thread efficiency is comparatively better than its multi-thread performance.

The Core 7 360 also has benchmark data that the N150 lacks. The database records scores for PassMark integer math (34,238), floating point math (44,963), data compression (142,877), data encryption (11,164), extended instructions (12,390), find prime numbers (120), multithread (15,544), physics (1,213), random string sorting (17,636), and single thread (4,274). The N150 has no entries for these tests, so direct comparisons are impossible. However, the available Cinebench results consistently favor the Core 7 360.

The average benchmark score difference is stark. The Core 7 360 averages 18,374 across all its recorded tests, while the N150 averages 1,025. This 17,349-point gap reflects the Core 7 360's much broader and stronger benchmark portfolio. The N150's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i3-4340, all cluster around a 1,024 to 1,027 average score, placing the N150 in a legacy-performance bracket.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core 7 360 outperforms the Intel Processor N150 in every shared benchmark, often by massive margins. Multi-core workloads show the largest gaps, with the Core 7 360 delivering 426.3% more performance in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-core workloads show a smaller but still substantial advantage, with a 105.8% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The N150's 6 W TDP is its primary distinguishing feature. It draws less power than the Core 7 360's 15 W, which may suit fanless or battery-critical designs. However, the database contains no efficiency measurements, so this advantage remains speculative. The N150's lower core count, slower clocks, smaller cache, and older process node all point to a part designed for basic tasks, not demanding compute.

For users whose workloads involve rendering, compilation, or heavy multitasking, the Core 7 360 is the only viable choice from this comparison. Its 6 cores, 4.80 GHz boost clock, 6 MB L3 cache, and 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth support sustained high-performance operation. The N150's 4 cores, 3.60 GHz boost, and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth place it in a much lower performance tier.

The percentile data reinforces this split. The Core 7 360 ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, placing it above the majority of processors. The N150 ranks at the 28th percentile, below most of the market. A user selecting between these two parts should base the decision on workload requirements: the Core 7 360 for performance, the N150 only for minimal power consumption.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest recorded difference is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 7 360 scores 13,634 versus 2,590.5 for the N150, a 426.3% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 7 360 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. Both use single-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 7 360 boosts to 4.80 GHz. The N150 boosts to 3.60 GHz.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each?

A: The Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18,374. The N150 has an average benchmark score of 1,025.

Q: Are the sockets interchangeable?

A: No. The Core 7 360 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. They are not compatible with each other.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 360 | Intel Processor N150 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 6 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 6 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Twin Lake |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-11-19 |

| Launch MSRP | $426 | Not specified |

The Core 7 360 also has a higher percentile ranking (72nd versus 28th) and a much higher average benchmark score (18,374 versus 1,025). The N150's nearest rivals include the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i3-4340, while the Core 7 360's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core 5 330.