Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive performance gap between the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T and the Intel Processor N150. Across every recorded test, the Core Ultra 5 225T takes the win, often by a substantial margin. The head-to-head results show four tests, and the Core Ultra 5 225T wins all four.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 against the N150's 2590.5. That is a delta of 748.1 percent. This is the largest relative gap in the entire comparison. The N150 is a low-power mobile part, and the multi-core workload exposes the difference in core count and architecture. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The multi-core result reflects that structural advantage.

Single-core performance also favors the Core Ultra 5 225T, though the delta is smaller. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 3101, while the N150 scores 935. The delta here is 231.7 percent. The single-core advantage is significant, indicating the Arrow Lake architecture delivers much higher per-thread throughput than the Twin Lake part.

The Cinebench R15 results follow the same pattern. In R15 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 2214 versus 422.5 for the N150, a delta of 424 percent. In R15 single-core, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 312 versus 153.15, a delta of 103.7 percent. The single-core R15 gap is the smallest of the four head-to-head tests, but it remains a clear win for the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Looking at the broader benchmark database, the Core Ultra 5 225T sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30468. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30422 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS with an average score of 30390 and a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U with an average score of 30364 and a delta of 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30548, putting the Core Ultra 5 225T 0.3 percent behind that part. These results indicate the Core Ultra 5 225T is positioned among capable mid-range and high-end laptop-class processors, despite being a desktop part.

The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, sits in the 28th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals are much older or lower-end parts. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, a delta of negative 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 1024, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, a delta of negative 0.2 percent. The N150 is effectively in the same performance class as a decade-old desktop quad-core or a low-power mobile chip from several generations ago.

The Core Ultra 5 225T also shows strong results in additional benchmark tests beyond the head-to-head set. In PassMark multi-thread, it scores 25358. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4348. Data compression scores 233998, data encryption scores 18289, extended instructions score 20083, floating point math scores 82751, integer math scores 59543, physics scores 2053, and random string sorting scores 28774. Find prime numbers scores 284. These results are not directly compared to the N150 in the head-to-head data, but they provide context for the Core Ultra 5 225T's overall capability. The N150 only has recorded benchmarks for the Cinebench tests, so no PassMark comparison is available.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T outperforms the Intel Processor N150 in every benchmark where both have recorded scores. The smallest advantage is 103.7 percent in Cinebench R15 single-core. The largest is 748.1 percent in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Anyone selecting between these two processors based on pure performance would pick the Core Ultra 5 225T.

The Core Ultra 5 225T is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP, 10 cores, and 10 threads. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture. The N150 is a mobile processor with a 6 TDP, 4 cores, and 4 threads. It uses the Twin Lake architecture. The Core Ultra 5 225T targets desktop workloads where sustained performance and multi-threaded throughput matter. The N150 targets low-power mobile systems where efficiency and minimal heat output take priority.

The N150's 28th percentile ranking places it among entry-level processors. Its nearest rivals include chips from 2010 and 2013, specifically the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and the Intel Core i3-4340. This suggests the N150 is suited for basic computing tasks, not demanding applications. The Core Ultra 5 225T's 82nd percentile ranking places it well above the median. Its nearest rivals are modern laptop processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and the Intel Core i5-13600H.

For a desktop build where performance is the priority, the Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice. For a low-power mobile system where battery life and thermals matter more than raw throughput, the N150 has a role. The benchmark data does not support any scenario where the N150 wins on performance. The verdict is simple: the Core Ultra 5 225T delivers dramatically higher performance, while the N150 offers a much lower power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architecture families. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture and is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. This process difference is significant. The 3 nm node allows for higher transistor density and better power efficiency per transistor, though the Core Ultra 5 225T still draws substantially more power due to its higher core count and clock speeds.

The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The base clock difference is stark: 2.50 GHz versus 0.10 GHz. The N150's base clock is extremely low, which is typical for a low-power mobile part designed to idle at minimal frequency. The boost clock difference is smaller but still notable: 4.90 GHz versus 3.60 GHz.

The transistor count and die size also differ. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The N150 has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The cache hierarchy is different as well. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 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 L3 cache difference is substantial: 20 MB versus 6 MB. The L2 cache organization also differs, with per-core L2 on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus shared L2 on the N150.

Memory support differs. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The bandwidth difference is large: 102.4 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe support differs. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The N150 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). This affects expansion options and I/O throughput. The integrated graphics also differ: the Core Ultra 5 225T has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, while the N150 has UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 10 versus 4
• Threads: 10 versus 4
• Base clock: 2.50 GHz versus 0.10 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.90 GHz versus 3.60 GHz
• TDP: 65 versus 6
• Socket: Intel Socket 1851 versus Intel BGA 1264
• Architecture: Arrow Lake versus Twin Lake
• Codename: Arrow Lake-S versus Twin Lake
• Generation: Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) versus Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N)
• Process node: 3 nm versus 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• L1 cache: 192 KB per core versus 96 KB per core
• L2 cache: 3 MB per core versus 2 MB shared
• L3 cache: 20 MB shared versus 6 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 versus DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5
• Memory bus: Dual-channel versus Single-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 5, 20 lanes versus Gen 3, 9 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU versus UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: 2024-12-31 versus 2024-11-19
• Part number: unknown versus SRPNR

The release dates are close, with the N150 coming out in November 2024 and the Core Ultra 5 225T in December 2024. Both processors are currently active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 2590.5. That is a delta of 748.1 percent in favor of the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 3101 against the N150's 935, a delta of 231.7 percent. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 312 against 153.15, a delta of 103.7 percent.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of power consumption?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65, while the N150 has a TDP of 6. The N150 is designed for a much lower power envelope, which is typical for a mobile processor.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T ranks in the 82nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 30468. The N150 ranks in the 28th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1025.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.