Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly along performance tiers. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins all four recorded head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 289.2% to 1518%. The largest single advantage appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Ultra 7 scores 41913 against 2590.5 for the N150, a delta of 1518%. This is not a close contest; the two processors occupy entirely different segments of the database's performance distribution.

The Ultra 7 270HX Plus sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 61834. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-13900KF at 61841 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900K at 61766 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61723 (0.2% delta). The recorded data places the Ultra 7 in the company of flagship desktop parts from a previous generation, despite being a mobile processor. Its strength is sustained multithreaded throughput: Cinebench R15 multicore at 4224, R20 multicore at 17603, and R23 multicore at 41913 all indicate a part designed for heavy parallel workloads.

The Intel Processor N150, by contrast, lands at the 28th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 (0.1% delta). The N150 competes with decade-old desktop quad-cores and low-power mobile parts from previous generations. Its recorded scores are minimal: Cinebench R15 multicore at 422.5, R15 singlecore at 153.15, R23 multicore at 2590.5, and R23 singlecore at 935. The N150 wins no benchmark categories against the Ultra 7; its role in the database is as a low-power entry point, not a performance leader.

Single-thread performance shows the same hierarchy. The Ultra 7 records 596 in Cinebench R15 singlecore and 5917 in R23 singlecore, while the N150 records 153.15 and 935 respectively. The single-core deltas, 289.2% and 532.8%, are smaller than the multicore deltas but still decisive. The data indicates the Ultra 7 leads in every measured workload type, including the PassMark suite where the N150 has no recorded entries. The Ultra 7's PassMark results include multithread at 48270, single-thread at 4764, integer math at 122449, floating point math at 163567, and extended instructions at 39283. These figures reinforce a part that delivers high throughput across arithmetic, encryption, and sorting tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing generations and design philosophies. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed under the Alder Lake-N generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the N150.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ultra 7 provides 20 cores and 20 threads, with no hyperthreading overhead. The N150 provides 4 cores and 4 threads. Cache hierarchies reflect this gap. The Ultra 7 allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The N150 allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7's L3 alone is five times the N150's entire L3 allocation.

Clock behavior also differs. The Ultra 7 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with an unlocked multiplier. The N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, with a locked multiplier. The power envelopes are far apart: the Ultra 7 has a 55 W TDP, while the N150 has a 6 W TDP. The socket types differ as well, with the Ultra 7 using Intel BGA 2114 and the N150 using Intel BGA 1264, meaning the two parts are not interchangeable in any platform.

Memory and I/O support reinforce the positioning. The Ultra 7 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The Ultra 7 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes; the N150 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ultra 7 carries Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, while the N150 carries UHD Graphics 730.

Release timing is recorded for both parts. The Ultra 7 has a release date of 2026-03-16, while the N150 has a release date of 2024-11-19. The Ultra 7 is the newer part by more than a year. Both carry active production status. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward verdict. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is a high-performance mobile processor that benchmarks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 61834. It matches or slightly exceeds the Intel Core i9-13900KF, i9-13900K, and i9-13900T in average benchmark score, which places it at the top of the mobile performance tier in the database. The 20-core, 20-thread configuration, 30 MB of shared L3, 5.30 GHz boost clock, and dual-channel DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth all point to a part intended for demanding multithreaded workloads such as rendering, compilation, and simulation.

The Intel Processor N150 is a low-power processor at the 28th percentile, with an average score of 1025. Its 4 cores, 4 threads, 6 MB of L3, and 6 W TDP position it for lightweight tasks and power-constrained systems. Its nearest rivals include processors from 2010 and 2013, which indicates the performance class it occupies. The N150 wins no benchmark categories in the head-to-head data.

For workloads that require maximum throughput, the Ultra 7 is the only choice supported by the data. For workloads that prioritize minimal power draw and basic computing, the N150 is the only choice supported by the data. The 1518% multicore delta in Cinebench R23 is the defining metric: the Ultra 7 delivers more than 16 times the multicore score of the N150, and the gap is consistent across every recorded test.

FAQ

Q: How large is the performance gap between the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus and the Intel Processor N150 in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ultra 7 scores 41913, while the N150 scores 2590.5. This is a delta of 1518%, meaning the Ultra 7 delivers more than 16 times the multicore score.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ultra 7 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the power requirements of each processor?

A: The Ultra 7 has a TDP of 55 W. The N150 has a TDP of 6 W.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ultra 7 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Ultra 7 scores 5917, and the N150 scores 935, a delta of 532.8%. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Ultra 7 scores 596, and the N150 scores 153.15, a delta of 289.2%.

Q: What percentile does each processor occupy in the database?

A: The Ultra 7 is at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The N150 is at the 28th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Four head-to-head benchmark results are recorded. Every one favors the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

Cinebench R15 multicore: the Ultra 7 scores 4224, the N150 scores 422.5. The delta is 899.8%. This is the smallest multicore margin of the two multicore tests, but the Ultra 7 still delivers roughly ten times the N150's score.

Cinebench R15 singlecore: the Ultra 7 scores 596, the N150 scores 153.15. The delta is 289.2%. This is the narrowest margin in the head-to-head set, though the Ultra 7 still nearly quadruples the N150's result.

Cinebench R23 multicore: the Ultra 7 scores 41913, the N150 scores 2590.5. The delta is 1518%. This is the largest margin recorded between the two parts and the largest advantage in any test. The Ultra 7's R23 multicore result is more than 16 times the N150's, which reflects the combined effect of 20 cores versus 4 cores, 30 MB versus 6 MB of L3, and a 5.30 GHz boost clock versus 3.60 GHz.

Cinebench R23 singlecore: the Ultra 7 scores 5917, the N150 scores 935. The delta is 532.8%. The Ultra 7 delivers more than six times the N150's single-core score, a gap that is explained by the much higher boost clock and newer process node.

Beyond the head-to-head tests, the Ultra 7 has additional recorded benchmarks where the N150 has no entries. These include Cinebench R20 multicore at 17603, R20 singlecore at 2485, PassMark multithread at 48270, PassMark single-thread at 4764, PassMark data compression at 493179, data encryption at 37813, extended instructions at 39283, find prime numbers at 482, floating point math at 163567, integer math at 122449, physics at 3843, and random string sorting at 60020. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 7 is 61834, versus 1025 for the N150.

The nearest rival data places the Ultra 7 in the company of the Intel Core i9-13900KF, i9-13900K, i9-13900T, and Intel Xeon 636. The N150's nearest rivals are the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, Intel Core i3-4340, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, and Intel Core i7-5650U. These rival lists confirm the stratification: the Ultra 7 competes with high-end desktop processors, while the N150 competes with entry-level parts from several generations ago. The data does not support any scenario where the N150 outperforms the Ultra 7 in a recorded benchmark.