Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two Intel processors into completely different performance classes. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, with a 514.2% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core, a 139% lead in R15 single-core, a 894.1% margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and a 288.8% advantage in R23 single-core. The data shows no benchmark category where the Intel Processor N150 comes out ahead.

The Core i9-14901E sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943, place it in the upper tier of desktop processors. The N150, by contrast, lands in the 28th percentile with an average score of 1025, placing it alongside older parts like the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i7-5650U.

For workloads that demand heavy multi-threaded computation, rendering, or high-frequency single-core response, the Core i9-14901E is the only choice in this comparison. The N150 serves a different purpose entirely: its 6 W thermal envelope and mobile socket indicate a low-power embedded or portable design, where energy consumption matters more than raw throughput. The data does not support any scenario where the N150 outperforms the i9-14901E on compute benchmarks, but it also does not present the N150 as a failure, rather as a different class of product with a different design objective.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from distinct architectural lineages within Intel's product stack. The Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The N150 uses Twin Lake architecture, also on a 10 nm node, but with no die size recorded in the database. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Core configuration differs substantially. The i9-14901E provides 8 cores with 16 threads, while the N150 provides 4 cores with 4 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support on the smaller part. Cache hierarchies also diverge: the i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, but only 2 MB of shared L2 and 6 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 on the N150 does not compensate for the dramatically smaller shared caches.

Memory support separates them further. The i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with ECC memory enabled. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but in a single-channel configuration with no ECC support. The N150 records a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i9-14901E has no bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The i9-14901E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the N150 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14901E versus UHD Graphics 730 on the N150. The socket types are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop i9-14901E, Intel BGA 1264 for the mobile N150.

The market segments confirm the intended use cases: Desktop for the i9-14901E, Mobile for the N150. Both are listed as Active in production status, with release dates of June 30, 2024 for the i9-14901E and November 19, 2024 for the N150. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads, which means no simultaneous multi-threading on the N150.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-14901E scores 25753 versus 2590.5 for the N150, a 894.1% difference. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i9-14901E scores 2595 versus 422.5, a 514.2% difference.

Q: Does the N150 support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Processor N150 does not support ECC memory. The Core i9-14901E does support ECC memory.

Q: What memory configurations are supported by each processor?

A: The i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only in single-channel mode, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Q: Are these processors on the same socket?

A: No. The i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The N150 uses Intel BGA 1264, a mobile socket. They are physically incompatible.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The i9-14901E has a TDP of 65 W. The N150 has a TDP of 6 W, which is a 59 W difference and reflects the N150's low-power mobile design.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show differences in nearly every major category. Core count: 8 versus 4. Thread count: 16 versus 4. Base clock: 2.80 GHz for the i9-14901E versus 0.10 GHz for the N150. Boost clock: 5.60 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. TDP: 65 W versus 6 W.

Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1264. Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Twin Lake. Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Twin Lake. Generation: Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N). Process node: both 10 nm, so no difference there.

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB on the i9-14901E and 96 KB on the N150. L2 is 2 MB per core on the i9-14901E versus 2 MB shared on the N150. L3 is 36 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Die size: 257 mm² for the i9-14901E, not recorded for the N150.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i9-14901E, with dual-channel bus and ECC enabled. DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 for the N150, with single-channel bus, 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, and no ECC. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: June 30, 2024 versus November 19, 2024. Part number: Q49ESRNJH versus SRPNR. Both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records four head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the i9-14901E wins all four. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core: 25753 versus 2590.5, a 894.1% advantage. This test scales with core count and cache size, and the i9-14901E's 8 cores with 16 threads and 36 MB of L3 overwhelm the N150's 4 cores with 4 threads and 6 MB of L3.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern, though less extreme: 2595 versus 422.5, a 514.2% advantage. The older R15 benchmark is less demanding on cache and memory, but the core and thread deficit still produces a massive gap.

Single-core results are closer in percentage terms but still decisive. Cinebench R23 single-core: 3635 versus 935, a 288.8% advantage for the i9-14901E. The boost clock difference (5.60 GHz versus 3.60 GHz) explains a large portion of this gap, as single-core tests depend heavily on maximum frequency. Cinebench R15 single-core: 366 versus 153.15, a 139% advantage.

The i9-14901E also records additional benchmarks in the database that the N150 does not have: Cinebench R20 multi-core at 10816, R20 single-core at 1526, PassMark data compression at 288777, data encryption at 18571, extended instructions at 17249, prime number finding at 189, floating point math at 81089, integer math at 112736, multithread at 30298, physics at 3041, random string sorting at 39138, and single thread at 4354. No corresponding N150 scores exist for these tests, so no direct comparison is possible, but the available data confirms the i9-14901E's dominant position.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results show the i9-14901E winning in every measured compute category. For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, video encoding, or scientific computation, the R23 multi-core score of 25753 indicates a processor capable of heavy sustained workloads. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads provide the resources that multi-core scaling demands.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the 5.60 GHz boost clock and R23 single-core score of 3635 place the i9-14901E well ahead of the N150's 3.60 GHz and 935 score. Applications that depend on one or two fast cores, such as interactive software, scripting, or lightly threaded games, will show a 288.8% difference in favor of the i9-14901E.

The N150's recorded advantages are not in performance but in power and platform characteristics. Its 6 W TDP, compared to 65 W for the i9-14901E, indicates a design for fanless or battery-powered systems where heat and energy draw are the primary constraints. The support for LPDDR5 memory and the mobile BGA 1264 socket point toward compact embedded or portable devices rather than desktop towers.

The single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth on the N150 suggest an intentional limitation to control power consumption, while the i9-14901E's dual-channel support provides higher memory throughput for data-intensive desktop workloads. The N150's PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes suits low-bandwidth peripherals, whereas the i9-14901E's Gen 5 with 16 lanes supports high-speed storage and expansion.

In the database's percentile rankings, the i9-14901E at the 86th percentile versus the N150 at the 28th percentile quantifies the class difference. The nearest rivals for the i9-14901E are modern high-end parts like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 7 9700X, with deltas under 0.3%. The N150's nearest rivals are older or lower-tier processors such as the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i3-4340, with deltas under 0.2%. The data places the N150 in a performance tier roughly a decade older than the i9-14901E's competition.

The production status for both is Active, so neither is discontinued. The release dates, June 30, 2024 for the i9-14901E and November 19, 2024 for the N150, show both are recent additions to Intel's lineup. The intended use cases, desktop versus mobile, explain why Intel produces both simultaneously despite the enormous performance gap. The i9-14901E serves users who need compute throughput; the N150 serves devices that need minimal power draw. The recorded benchmarks do not create any overlap between these roles.