Intel Core Ultra 5 338H vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Intel Core Ultra 5 338H vs Intel Processor N150

The database comparison between the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H and the Intel Processor N150 reveals a decisive performance gap, with the Core Ultra 5 338H winning all four head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Core Ultra 5 338H posts an average benchmark score of 33,989 and sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor N150 averages 1,025 points and ranks in the 28th percentile. These scores place the two processors in entirely different performance classes, with the Core Ultra 5 338H competing alongside chips like the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.3% slower) and the AMD EPYC 4244P (0.7% faster), whereas the N150 sits near the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i7-5650U (0.2% slower).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-threaded lead appears in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where the Core Ultra 5 338H scores 2,044 against the N150's 935, a 118.6% advantage. This result indicates that the Core Ultra 5 338H delivers more than double the single-threaded throughput of the N150 in this rendering workload. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a similar pattern, with the Core Ultra 5 338H at 305 and the N150 at 153.15, a 99.2% delta, meaning the Core Ultra 5 338H is nearly twice as fast in this older benchmark version as well.

Multi-core performance presents an even more pronounced separation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 338H achieves 16,331 points compared to 2,590.5 for the N150, a 530.4% delta. This means the Core Ultra 5 338H delivers over six times the multi-threaded rendering performance of the N150. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result confirms the trend: the Core Ultra 5 338H scores 2,504 versus 422.5 for the N150, a 492.7% advantage, or roughly six-fold performance in this workload as well.

The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 338H wins every recorded benchmark comparison, with margins ranging from roughly double in single-threaded tests to over six times in multi-threaded tests. The N150's relative performance is consistent with its position in the 28th percentile, while the Core Ultra 5 338H's results place it in the 84th percentile, a difference of 56 percentile points. No benchmark in the database shows the N150 ahead of the Core Ultra 5 338H in any recorded workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 338H wins across every measured category in the head-to-head data. Single-threaded workloads show a consistent doubling of performance, which indicates that the Core Ultra 5 338H handles responsive tasks, legacy applications, and lightly threaded software with substantially more headroom. The 118.6% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 99.2% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core both point to a processor that is roughly twice as capable in per-thread performance.

Multi-threaded workloads show the largest gaps, with the Core Ultra 5 338H delivering between 492.7% and 530.4% more performance than the N150. This suggests that the Core Ultra 5 338H is suited for parallel workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, compilation, and other multi-core tasks, while the N150 would be limited to lighter duties. The N150, with its 4 cores and 4 threads, falls into a segment where the data shows only modest throughput, and its average benchmark score of 1,025 places it near older desktop processors like the Intel Core i3-4340 (0.1% faster) rather than modern high-performance parts.

The use-case split from the measurements is clear: the Core Ultra 5 338H serves applications that demand both strong single-threaded response and substantial multi-core throughput, while the N150's recorded performance is appropriate only for basic workloads where the doubled single-threaded and six-fold multi-threaded performance of the Core Ultra 5 338H is not required. The N150's 28th percentile ranking confirms that it sits in the lower quarter of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Core Ultra 5 338H's 84th percentile places it firmly in the upper tier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H is the clear choice for any workload where performance matters. Its average benchmark score of 33,989 is approximately 33 times higher than the N150's 1,025, and it wins all four head-to-head comparisons with no recorded losses. Users who need multi-threaded rendering performance will see over six times the throughput in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and those who require responsive single-threaded execution will find roughly twice the performance in both Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core tests.

The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, is positioned for systems where the workload is minimal. Its 28th percentile ranking and average score of 1,025 align it with processors from a much earlier era, such as the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i7-5650U (0.2% slower). For users whose applications run within the N150's measured performance envelope, it consumes less power with a 6 watt TDP compared to 25 watts for the Core Ultra 5 338H, but the performance trade-off is substantial.

From the recorded data, the Core Ultra 5 338H should be selected for any computing task that involves significant processing, while the N150 is suitable only for scenarios where the lowest power draw is the priority and the performance deficit is acceptable. The database shows no benchmark where the N150 outperforms the Core Ultra 5 338H, so the choice rests entirely on whether the N150's lower power envelope justifies its dramatically lower performance.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 338H scores 16,331 compared to 2,590.5 for the N150, a 530.4% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the lead is 492.7% (2,504 versus 422.5).

Q: What is the single-threaded performance difference?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H leads by 118.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2,044 versus 935) and by 99.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core (305 versus 153.15).

Q: How do these processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor N150 ranks in the 28th percentile.

Q: Which processors are closest in performance to each?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.3% slower), Intel Core i7-12800HX (0.3% faster), and AMD EPYC 4244P (0.7% faster). The N150's nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (0.1% faster), Intel Core i3-4340 (0.1% slower), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (0.1% faster).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H has an average benchmark score of 33,989, while the Intel Processor N150 has an average benchmark score of 1,025.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks did each processor win?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H won all 4 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Processor N150 won 0.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The Core Ultra 5 338H uses the Panther Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process node, while the N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 338H is designated as part of the Core Ultra Series 3 with the Panther Lake-H generation, whereas the N150 is designated as an Intel Processor with the Alder Lake-N generation.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core Ultra 5 338H provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The N150 provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of shared L2 cache, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Core Ultra 5 338H double the per-core L1 cache and significantly more total cache, which contributes to its performance advantage.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core Ultra 5 338H uses Arc B370 graphics, while the N150 uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors come from Intel's foundry and are marked as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 338H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the N150 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply: the Core Ultra 5 338H has 12 cores and 12 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clock speeds are listed as 1.90 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 338H and 0.10 GHz for the N150, while boost clocks are 4.70 GHz and 3.60 GHz respectively. Thermal design power differs by a factor of roughly four: 25 watts for the Core Ultra 5 338H versus 6 watts for the N150.

The processors use different sockets: Intel BGA 2540 for the Core Ultra 5 338H and Intel BGA 1264 for the N150. Memory support differs as well: the Core Ultra 5 338H supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, while the N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The release dates in the database place the N150's launch in late 2024, while the Core Ultra 5 338H's recorded release date is early 2026. The Core Ultra 5 338H has a part number of SA4REQ9EW, and the N150 has a part number of SRPNR.