Intel Processor N150 vs NVIDIA DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

FAQ

Q: What benchmark scores are recorded for the Intel Processor N150?

A: The database shows Cinebench R15 multicore at 422.5 points and single-core at 153.15 points. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 2590.5 points and single-core is 935 points. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 1025 points.

Q: How does the Intel Processor N150 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The N150 sits at 1025 average points. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024 points, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026 points, a delta of -0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 1024 points, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027 points, a delta of -0.2 percent.

Q: What is the NVIDIA DGX Spark's percentile ranking?

A: The DGX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) holds a 50th percentile position among all CPUs in the database. In contrast, the Intel Processor N150 ranks at the 28th percentile.

Q: Does the NVIDIA DGX Spark have any recorded benchmark results?

A: The database lists no benchmark entries for the DGX Spark. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and no nearest rivals are listed. The head-to-head benchmark comparison between the two processors contains zero recorded tests, with zero wins for either side.

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

A: The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The NVIDIA DGX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The DGX Spark also operates with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The DGX Spark supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The Verdict

The data presents two processors with fundamentally different positioning. The Intel Processor N150 is a low-power mobile part with recorded benchmark results, while the NVIDIA DGX Spark is a high-end mobile processor with no recorded benchmarks in the database.

For applications requiring proven multi-threaded performance from existing measurements, the N150 delivers Cinebench R23 multicore at 2590.5 points and R15 multicore at 422.5 points. Its single-core results are 935 points in R23 and 153.15 points in R15. These figures place it at the 28th percentile, with an average score of 1025 points. The nearest rivals cluster tightly around this figure, with the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U both at 1024 points (0.1 percent delta), and the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 points (-0.1 percent delta). This indicates the N150 performs essentially on par with these older or lower-tier parts.

The DGX Spark, by contrast, shows no benchmark data. Its 50th percentile ranking is derived from specifications rather than measured performance. The processor carries 20 cores, 20 threads, a 2.80 GHz base clock, and a 4.00 GHz boost clock. Its 140 watt TDP and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth suggest a design aimed at substantial compute workloads, but the database contains no scores to confirm this.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the N150 is the only processor here with verified benchmark results. The DGX Spark remains an unmeasured quantity. A user requiring immediately available performance numbers would select the N150. A user evaluating raw specification superiority, with 20 cores versus 4 cores, a 3 nm process versus 10 nm, and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 38.4 GB/s, would consider the DGX Spark, but must accept the absence of benchmark validation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Processor N150 and the NVIDIA DGX Spark. The field for head-to-head tests is empty, and the win counts for both processors are recorded as zero. Consequently, a direct performance comparison based on identical test conditions is impossible from the available data.

What does exist is the N150's standalone benchmark suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the N150 scores 422.5 points. In the single-core variant, it scores 153.15 points. The R23 tests show 2590.5 points multicore and 935 points single-core. These four numbers constitute the entirety of measured performance for the N150.

For the DGX Spark, the benchmark array is completely empty. There are no Cinebench results, no average score, and no rival comparisons. The only quantitative performance indicator is the percentile ranking at 50, which places it above the median of all CPUs in the database, but this ranking lacks the supporting test data that would normally accompany it.

Without head-to-head tests, the analysis must rely on the N150's rival comparisons. The nearest rivals show the N150 within 0.2 percent of four other processors. The Intel Core i7-5650U leads by 0.2 percent at 1027 points. The Intel Core i3-4340 follows at 1026 points, a 0.1 percent gap. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U tie at 1024 points, each 0.1 percent behind the N150. This clustering indicates the N150 delivers performance indistinguishable from these comparison points in average terms.

The DGX Spark, with no recorded scores, cannot be placed against any rival. Its 50th percentile suggests it sits above the N150's 28th percentile, but the absence of test data means this ranking cannot be verified through the benchmark results. The head-to-head section of the database remains blank, and no inference can be drawn about relative performance in specific workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply across nearly every specification field. Core counts differ by a factor of five: the N150 has 4 cores, the DGX Spark has 20 cores. Thread counts follow the same pattern, with 4 threads on the N150 and 20 threads on the DGX Spark. Neither processor supports simultaneous multithreading beyond its core count.

Clock speeds show the DGX Spark with a higher operating range. The N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The DGX Spark has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The base clock difference is substantial, with the DGX Spark running 2.70 GHz higher at idle specifications.

Thermal design power differs by more than a factor of twenty. The N150 has a 6 watt TDP, while the DGX Spark has a 140 watt TDP. This difference indicates vastly different cooling requirements and power delivery needs, though the database does not specify cooler sizes or power consumption figures beyond TDP.

Memory support presents a clear separation. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory over a single-channel bus, delivering 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The DGX Spark supports only LPDDR5X memory, but uses a quad-channel bus to achieve 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The bandwidth difference is a factor of 7.1, with the DGX Spark offering substantially higher memory throughput.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The DGX Spark has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L2 allocation on the DGX Spark means its 20 cores collectively have 40 MB of L2 cache, though the database does not provide a total L2 figure.

The process node and foundry differ completely. The N150 uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The DGX Spark uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The DGX Spark also has a recorded die size of 208 mm², while the N150 has no die size listed.

PCIe support is present on the N150 with Gen 3 and 9 lanes (CPU only). The DGX Spark lists PCIe as N/A. The N150 uses the Intel BGA 1264 socket, while the DGX Spark has no socket listed. The N150 has a part number of SRPNR, and the DGX Spark has a part number of DSE1-275-A1.

The N150 launched on November 19, 2024, while the DGX Spark launched on October 14, 2025. The DGX Spark has a launch MSRP of $3999, while the N150 has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two processors reflects different design goals and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database places in the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated at Intel. The DGX Spark uses the GB10 codename, in the Spark (GB10) generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

The N150's Twin Lake architecture is a mobile-focused design with 4 cores and 4 threads. Its cache layout uses 96 KB of L1 per core, a shared 2 MB L2, and a shared 6 MB L3. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The DGX Spark's GB10 codename is associated with a 20-core, 20-thread configuration, with 128 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Its integrated graphics are the GB20B "Blackwell" unit.

The manufacturing node gap is significant. The 10 nm Intel process on the N150 versus the 3 nm TSMC process on the DGX Spark represents a multi-generation difference in transistor density. The database does not list transistor counts for either processor, so density comparisons cannot be quantified. The DGX Spark's die size of 208 mm² is the only physical dimension recorded.

The N150's memory controller supports three memory types (DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5) over a single channel. The DGX Spark uses a single memory type (LPDDR5X) over four channels. This architectural choice gives the DGX Spark a much wider memory interface, which likely contributes to its 273.1 GB/s bandwidth figure versus the N150's 38.4 GB/s.

The N150's PCIe implementation includes Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU. The DGX Spark lists PCIe as N/A, suggesting a different interconnect approach, though the database provides no further detail. The N150's socket is Intel BGA 1264; the DGX Spark has no socket listed, consistent with a soldered, integrated design.

The production status for both processors is recorded as Active. The N150's release date is November 19, 2024, and the DGX Spark's is October 14, 2025, a gap of nearly eleven months. The N150 is assigned to the Mobile market segment, and the DGX Spark is also listed under Mobile, despite the substantial TDP and bandwidth differences.

The architecture differences point to two distinct design philosophies. The N150 emphasizes low power consumption at 6 watts with a modest 4-core layout. The DGX Spark prioritizes high core count, high bandwidth memory, and a leading-edge 3 nm process at the cost of a 140 watt TDP. The database contains no benchmark results for the DGX Spark, so the architectural advantages cannot be translated into measured performance. The N150's recorded scores remain the only quantitative performance data available for either processor.