Intel Core Ultra 5 336H vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H dominates the Intel Processor N250 in every measurable category, but the comparison is not about direct competition. The Ultra 5 336H is designed for sustained multi-threaded workloads and responsive single-thread performance, while the N250 targets low-power, light-duty mobile systems where energy draw matters more than raw throughput.

The Core Ultra 5 336H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23991, which places it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-core Cinebench R23 result of 3387 indicates strong per-thread capability, a category where the N250 has no recorded benchmark data at all. The N250's average benchmark score is listed as zero, meaning the database contains no validated measurements for this processor. The wins ledger shows zero wins for both parts, which reflects the absence of head-to-head benchmark entries rather than parity between them.

The Ultra 5 336H also shows strong results in PassMark integer math at 62070, floating point math at 82415, and extended instructions at 24542. These scores indicate a processor that can handle compilation, scientific computing, and encryption workloads without bottlenecking. The N250, by contrast, has no recorded scores in any of these tests, so the database cannot confirm its performance profile beyond its architectural specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors sit on opposite ends of Intel's mobile lineup. The Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, while the N250 uses the Twin Lake architecture on a 10 nm node. This process gap alone explains much of the performance and efficiency divide.

The Ultra 5 336H packs 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The N250 offers 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The base clock difference is striking: the N250's 0.10 GHz base reflects an extremely low-power design that likely spends most of its time in idle or near-idle states.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ultra 5 336H provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The N250 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5's per-core L2 allocation is particularly notable, as it gives each core private fast memory, whereas the N250 shares a smaller L2 across all four cores.

Memory support also diverges. The Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s. That is roughly three times less memory bandwidth, which will constrain any memory-intensive workload on the N250.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Ultra 5 336H uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, while the N250 uses Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the Ultra 5 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics, while the N250 uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither part supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The socket situation is worth noting: the Ultra 5 336H uses Intel BGA 2540, while the N250 uses Intel BGA 1264. These are not interchangeable platforms, so a system designed for one cannot accept the other. The Ultra 5 336H also lists a part number of SA4RD, while the N250 lists SRPNS.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the choice for any workload that demands multi-core throughput, single-thread responsiveness, or memory bandwidth. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23991 and PassMark multi-thread score of 28545 put it in a performance class far above the N250, which has no recorded benchmarks in the database.

The Intel Processor N250 is the choice for systems where power draw is the primary constraint. Its 6 W TDP versus the Ultra 5's 25 W TDP indicates a much lower thermal and electrical footprint. The N250's 4 cores and 4 threads, paired with a 0.10 GHz base clock, suggest a processor intended for fanless or passively cooled designs, simple embedded tasks, or battery-conscious portable devices.

The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 336H give context to its positioning. It sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700HX in average score, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13450HX, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. That places the Ultra 5 336H in the upper-midrange of mobile processors, competitive with previous-generation high-end HX parts despite its lower 25 W TDP.

The N250 has no nearest rivals listed, which means the database lacks comparable data points. Its 50th percentile standing among all CPUs is unverified by any benchmark score, so that percentile should be treated as provisional rather than confirmed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ultra 5 336H has a TDP of 25 W, while the N250 has a TDP of 6 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ultra 5 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over dual-channel memory, while the N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over single-channel memory.

Q: Is the N250's lack of benchmark scores meaningful?

A: The database lists the N250's average benchmark score as zero with no individual test results, meaning no validated measurements are currently recorded for that processor.

Q: How does the Ultra 5 336H compare to the Intel Core i7-13700HX?

A: The Ultra 5 336H trails the Core i7-13700HX by 0.2% in average benchmark score, a negligible difference.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no recorded head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H and the Intel Processor N250 in the database. The wins counter shows zero for both processors, which is consistent with an empty head-to-head table.

Despite the absence of direct comparisons, the standalone benchmark data for the Ultra 5 336H provides a complete performance picture. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23991 in multi-core and 3387 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10076 multi-core and 1422 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2418 multi-core and 341 single-core. These are internally consistent results that show strong scaling from generation to generation of the Cinebench test.

PassMark results for the Ultra 5 336H include a multi-thread score of 28545, a single-thread score of 4013, data compression at 280340, data encryption at 21291, and find prime numbers at 299. The physics score is 2682, random string sorting is 34402, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 34485.

The N250 has no such data. Its benchmark array is empty, its average score is zero, and its percentile of 50 cannot be cross-checked against any recorded test. Any analysis of the N250's real-world performance must rely on its architectural specifications alone, which are modest: 4 cores, 4 threads, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, and a 6 W TDP.

The meaningful comparison in this page is therefore not between two measured competitors, but between a fully characterized processor and a specification-only entry. The Ultra 5 336H's 84th percentile standing is earned through 17 recorded benchmark results. The N250's 50th percentile is unsubstantiated by any recorded measurement.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H | Intel Processor N250 |

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

| Cores | 16 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 6 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Architecture | Panther 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 | 18 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2025-01-06 |

| Part Number | SA4RD | SRPNS |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |