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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins all four shared benchmark comparisons, and the margins are extreme. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 scores 44,253 against the N150's 2,590.5, a delta of 1,608.3%. This is the largest gap in the head-to-head set. The multi-core Cinebench R15 test shows a similar pattern: 6,656 versus 422.5, or 1,475.4% ahead. These are not incremental differences; they represent entirely different performance classes.

Single-core results narrow the gap but still favor the Ultra 7 decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 7 posts 2,439 versus the N150's 935, a 160.9% advantage. The R15 single-core test shows 354 versus 153.15, a 131.1% lead. The relative closeness of these single-core deltas compared to the multi-core ones indicates that the Ultra 7's advantage scales strongly with thread count, which aligns with its core configuration.

The average benchmark score reinforces this divide. The Ultra 7 sits at 93,785, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The N150 averages 1,025, which is only the 28th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ultra 7 are enterprise server parts: the Intel Xeon 6520P at 93,786 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4564P at 95,183 (-1.5%), the AMD EPYC 9175F at 95,615 (-1.9%), and the AMD EPYC 4565P at 95,764 (-2.1%). The N150's nearest rivals are older desktop and mobile parts: the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1,024 (0.1%), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1,026 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1,024 (0.1%), and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1,027 (-0.2%). The Ultra 7 competes in the server-class performance tier, while the N150 sits alongside decade-old entry-level processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries, nodes, and design philosophies. The Ultra 7 uses TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. It is built on the Arrow Lake Refresh codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, marketed as Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake). The N150 uses Intel's 10 nm process, carries the Twin Lake architecture and codename, and belongs to the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. These process differences explain much of the performance gap, though core count and cache size matter more.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Ultra 7 has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The cache hierarchy follows the same pattern. The Ultra 7 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7's per-core L2 allocation is notable: 3 MB per core across 24 cores gives a massive aggregate cache, whereas the N150's 2 MB shared L2 must serve all four cores simultaneously.

Memory support differs in both type and width. The Ultra 7 supports DDR5 only, over a dual-channel bus, yielding 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but over a single-channel bus, yielding 38.4 GB/s. That is a threefold bandwidth gap and a structural limitation for the N150 in memory-sensitive workloads. ECC memory is supported on the Ultra 7 but not on the N150. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ultra 7 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the N150 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ultra 7 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, while the N150 uses UHD Graphics 730.

The socket and market positioning are unrelated. The Ultra 7 uses Intel Socket 1851, is a desktop part, has an unlocked multiplier, and was released on 2026-03-10 with a launch MSRP of $299. The N150 uses Intel BGA 1264, is a mobile part, has a locked multiplier, and was released on 2024-11-19. The base clocks tell a curious story: the Ultra 7 has a 3.70 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The N150 has a 0.10 GHz base clock and a 3.60 GHz boost clock. The N150's extremely low base clock suggests it relies heavily on boost behavior, while the Ultra 7 maintains a high sustained baseline. The thermal design power figures confirm the intent: the Ultra 7 is rated at 125 W, the N150 at 6 W. These are not comparable power envelopes, and the benchmark data reflects that.

Where Each One Wins

The Ultra 7 wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head set. It is faster in multi-core rendering, single-core rendering, and all other measured categories available in the database. The passmark suite on the Ultra 7 shows strengths across varied workloads: data compression at 804,322, data encryption at 59,097, extended instructions at 63,506, floating point math at 229,491, integer math at 175,986, multithread at 68,574, physics at 4,064, random string sorting at 96,945, and single thread at 5,068. These scores are not compared directly to the N150 because the N150 lacks passmark entries in this database, but the average benchmark score gap (93,785 versus 1,025) contextualizes the overall difference.

The N150 has no recorded wins. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 422.5 and R23 multi-core score of 2,590.5 place it firmly in the low-power, entry-level segment. The data does not show any workload where the N150 outperforms the Ultra 7. The only scenario where the N150 looks reasonable is relative to its own peers: its nearest rival deltas are within 0.2%, meaning it sits exactly at the median of its competitive set, whereas the Ultra 7 sits near the top of the entire database at the 96th percentile.

The use-case split is therefore a matter of scale rather than category. The Ultra 7 is suited for multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, and floating-point workloads that can use its 24 cores and high memory bandwidth. The N150 is suited for low-power mobile tasks where the 6 W TDP and single-channel memory are acceptable constraints. The data does not support any performance-based reason to choose the N150 over the Ultra 7; the choice would rest on power, platform, and form factor considerations that are not captured in benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear verdict: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus outperforms the Intel Processor N150 in every measured benchmark. The multi-core deltas exceed 1,400% in both Cinebench R15 and R23, and single-core deltas exceed 130%. The Ultra 7's average benchmark score is 93,785, which is 96th percentile, while the N150's 1,025 is 28th percentile. The nearest rival lists confirm that the Ultra 7 competes with server processors like the Xeon 6520P and AMD EPYC 4564P, while the N150 competes with legacy parts like the Core i3-4340 and Phenom II X6 1075T.

For users who need multi-core throughput, the Ultra 7 is the only defensible choice. It offers 24 cores, 36 MB of shared L3, dual-channel DDR5 at 115.2 GB/s, and PCIe Gen 5. For users constrained by a 6 W power envelope, a BGA socket, and mobile form factors, the N150 exists as a functional but low-performance option. The N150's 0.10 GHz base clock and single-channel memory bus are severe limitations even within its segment. The Ultra 7's unlocked multiplier and desktop socket make it a platform for high-end builds, while the N150's locked multiplier and BGA package make it a fixed, integrated solution.

The launch MSRP of $299 for the Ultra 7 places it in the mainstream desktop market, though the database does not record a launch price for the N150. The production status for both is Active, meaning neither is discontinued. The release dates differ by over a year, with the N150 launching 2024-11-19 and the Ultra 7 launching 2026-03-10. The architectural differences are fundamental: TSMC 3 nm versus Intel 10 nm, desktop versus mobile, 125 W versus 6 W. No benchmark result in the database suggests the N150 can close the gap.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 scores 44,253 versus the N150's 2,590.5, a 1,608.3% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 scores 6,656 versus 422.5, a 1,475.4% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Processor N150 win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The recorded data shows 4 wins for the Ultra 7 and 0 wins for the N150 across the shared benchmark tests.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Ultra 7 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Ultra 7 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ultra 7 supports DDR5 only, over dual-channel, with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, over single-channel, with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Ultra 7 is in the 96th percentile with an average benchmark score of 93,785. The N150 is in the 28th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1,025.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus | Intel Processor N150 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 6 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1851 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Arrow Lake Refresh | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) | Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process Node | 3 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 17,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 243 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

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

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

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-10 | 2024-11-19 |

| Launch MSRP | $299 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | SA4V6 | SRPNR |