Intel Core i5-14490F vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

# Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14490F and the Intel Processor N150 occupy opposite ends of Intel's product spectrum, and their architectural specifications reflect that divide. The i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is a desktop part designed for Intel Socket 1700, with a 10-core, 16-thread configuration. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz. The processor operates within a 65 W TDP envelope. The die size is recorded at 215 mm², and the process node is 10 nm, manufactured by Intel.

The N150, by contrast, is part of the Intel Processor line, using the Twin Lake architecture with the Twin Lake codename. It is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1264, with 4 cores and 4 threads. The base clock is 0.10 GHz, which is unusually low, but the boost clock reaches 3.60 GHz. The TDP is just 6 W, indicating a power-optimized design. The process node is also 10 nm, also produced by Intel. The N150 does not have a recorded die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 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. The i5-14490F offers significantly more total cache, especially at the L3 level, which is four times larger than the N150's L3.

Memory support also separates the two. The i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but it uses a single-channel memory bus. The N150 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the i5-14490F. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another divergence. The i5-14490F uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The N150 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are absent on the i5-14490F, listed as N/A. The N150 includes UHD Graphics 730. The market segment for the i5-14490F is desktop, while the N150 is classified as mobile. Both are currently listed as Active in production status. The release dates differ: the i5-14490F was released at the end of 2023, and the N150 was released in late 2024. Neither processor has a multiplier unlocked, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

The part numbers are SRN35 for the i5-14490F and SRPNR for the N150. The i5-14490F is noted as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, while the N150 is noted as Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation. The architectural gulf is clear: one is a high-core-count desktop processor with large caches and modern PCIe, the other is a low-power mobile processor with modest cores and a single-channel memory path.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The i5-14490F provides both more physical cores and simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count over the core count.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The i5-14490F has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The i5-14490F boosts 1.40 GHz higher than the N150.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14490F offers 18 MB more L3 cache in total.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5. The N150 additionally supports LPDDR5. The i5-14490F uses a dual-channel memory bus, while the N150 uses a single-channel bus. The N150 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Do these processors include integrated graphics?

A: No. The i5-14490F lists integrated graphics as N/A. The N150 includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: How do the processors compare in benchmark percentiles?

A: The i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The N150 sits at the 28th percentile. The i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149, while the N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025.

# Where Each One Wins

The recorded head-to-head benchmarks show a clean sweep for the Intel Core i5-14490F across all four shared tests. The wins span both multicore and single-core workloads, but the magnitude differs sharply by workload type.

In multicore tests, the i5-14490F dominates. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-14490F scores 2318 against the N150's 422.5, a delta of 448.6% in favor of the i5-14490F. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14490F scores 23000 against the N150's 2590.5, a delta of 787.9%. This massive multicore advantage comes from the combination of more cores (10 vs. 4), more threads (16 vs. 4), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz vs. 3.60 GHz), and a much larger L3 cache (24 MB vs. 6 MB). The i5-14490F also benefits from a dual-channel memory bus, which feeds the additional cores more effectively.

In single-core tests, the i5-14490F still wins but by a smaller margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the i5-14490F scores 327 against the N150's 153.15, a delta of 113.5%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i5-14490F scores 3247 against the N150's 935, a delta of 247.3%. The single-core gap is still substantial, but it is narrower than the multicore gap, reflecting the N150's higher per-core L1 cache (96 KB vs. 80 KB) and the fact that both parts share the same 10 nm process node.

The N150 does not win any of the four head-to-head benchmarks. Its wins, if any, would need to come from workloads not covered by these tests. The database records zero wins for the N150 in the head-to-head comparison. The N150's advantages are structural rather than performance-based: it has a 6 W TDP versus 65 W for the i5-14490F, making it suitable for fanless or passively cooled mobile designs. It also includes integrated graphics, which the i5-14490F lacks entirely. The N150 supports LPDDR5 memory, which is not listed for the i5-14490F. These factors do not show up in raw CPU benchmark scores but matter for system-level design choices.

The i5-14490F wins on raw compute. The N150 wins on power efficiency and platform integration, though those wins are not reflected in the head-to-head benchmark table.

# The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the compute leader in every measured category. Its average benchmark score is 38149, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025, placing it at the 28th percentile. The difference in average score is roughly 37 times, though the exact ratio is 38149 divided by 1025.

The i5-14490F's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, with an average score of 38194 and a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i5-14490F is essentially tied with that part. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38103, a delta of 0.1% relative to the i5-14490F. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, a delta of -0.3%. These rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of the i5-14490F's average score. The N150's nearest rivals are substantially weaker: the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 1024, a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, a delta of -0.2%.

For a desktop user who needs multicore throughput, the i5-14490F is the only choice between these two. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23000 is nearly nine times the N150's 2590.5. The i5-14490F requires a discrete graphics card, as it has no integrated graphics, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support. For a mobile or low-power embedded system, the N150 provides a functional CPU with integrated graphics, a 6 W TDP, and LPDDR5 memory support, but its performance is limited to the 28th percentile of all CPUs. The N150's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935 is less than one-third of the i5-14490F's 3247.

The verdict depends on the intended system. The i5-14490F targets performance desktop builds. The N150 targets power-constrained mobile devices. Neither processor is a substitute for the other in their respective segments.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table includes four tests, all of which the Intel Core i5-14490F wins. The deltas range from 113.5% to 787.9%, making this one of the more lopsided comparisons in the database.

Starting with Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-14490F scores 2318, and the N150 scores 422.5. The i5-14490F leads by 448.6%. This test stresses all cores simultaneously, and the i5-14490F's 10 cores and 16 threads overwhelm the N150's 4 cores and 4 threads. The i5-14490F also boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the N150 boosts to 3.60 GHz. The result is a score that is nearly 5.5 times higher, though the precise ratio is 2318 divided by 422.5, which equals approximately 5.49. The 448.6% delta reflects that the i5-14490F is 448.6% higher than the N150's score.

Cinebench R15 single-core shows a smaller gap. The i5-14490F scores 327, and the N150 scores 153.15. The delta is 113.5%. Here, both processors are limited to a single core, and the per-core architectural differences matter more. The i5-14490F has a higher boost clock by 1.40 GHz, but the N150 has a larger L1 cache per core (96 KB vs. 80 KB) and a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB shared vs. 1.25 MB per core). The i5-14490F still wins by more than double the score, indicating that clock speed and possibly memory bandwidth play a decisive role in single-core throughput.

Cinebench R23 multicore delivers the largest delta of the four tests. The i5-14490F scores 23000, and the N150 scores 2590.5. The delta is 787.9%. This is the most demanding multicore workload in the head-to-head set, and the gap widens compared to R15 multicore. The i5-14490F's score is roughly 8.88 times higher, which is consistent with the 787.9% delta. The scaling from R15 to R23 suggests that the i5-14490F maintains efficiency across longer, more intensive multicore runs, while the N150's 6 W TDP limits sustained performance.

Cinebench R23 single-core shows a delta of 247.3%. The i5-14490F scores 3247, and the N150 scores 935. The i5-14490F leads by a factor of approximately 3.47. This is the largest single-core gap in the head-to-head set, larger than the R15 single-core delta of 113.5%. The difference in boost clocks (5.00 GHz vs. 3.60 GHz) and the i5-14490F's larger L3 cache likely contribute to this result. The N150's single-core score of 935 places it well below the i5-14490F's 3247.

The database records 4 wins for the i5-14490F and 0 wins for the N150 in the head-to-head comparison. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: 38149 for the i5-14490F versus 1025 for the N150. The percentile ranks confirm the separation, with the i5-14490F at the 86th percentile and the N150 at the 28th percentile. No benchmark in the shared set favors the N150, and the deltas are consistently large, particularly in multicore tests. The data shows a processor designed for high performance against a processor designed for minimal power consumption, and the benchmark results reflect that design intent.