Intel Processor N150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Processor N150 has recorded benchmark scores across four Cinebench workloads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct score-to-score comparison impossible for most metrics. However, the available data allows for a meaningful assessment of the Intel part's standing against its nearest rivals, which provides context that the Qualcomm chip currently lacks.

The Intel Processor N150 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2590.5 and a single-core score of 935. In Cinebench R15, it records 422.5 multi-core and 153.15 single-core. These are the only absolute performance figures available for either processor. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark entries, so its performance profile must be inferred from its architectural and specification characteristics rather than measured results.

The average benchmark score for the Intel N150 is 1025, placing it at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered around this figure. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, again 0.1% ahead of the Intel part. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, putting it 0.1% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, 0.2% ahead. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the N150's average performance sits in a very narrow band alongside these older or lower-tier processors.

The absence of any head-to-head benchmark entries between the N150 and the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 means there are no recorded wins for either chip in direct comparison. The Qualcomm processor has no average score, no percentile ranking, and no nearest rivals listed. This is a significant gap in the database for a chip that otherwise appears to target a higher performance tier based on its core count, memory bandwidth, and process technology.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Processor N150 currently wins in the only category that has measured data: recorded benchmark performance. It has four Cinebench scores, an average score of 1025, and a percentile ranking of 28. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has none of these. Any assertion that the Qualcomm part wins in performance would be speculative, since no measurements exist.

The Snapdragon X1P-26-100, however, holds advantages in several specification-level categories that typically correlate with higher performance in multi-threaded workloads. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, double the Intel N150's 4 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz, while the Intel part lists a base clock of 0.10 GHz, an unusual figure that likely represents a minimum or idle state rather than a typical operating point. The Qualcomm chip's boost clock is not listed, whereas the Intel chip boosts to 3.60 GHz.

Memory bandwidth is another clear differentiator. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s. This is a 3.5x advantage in theoretical memory bandwidth for the Qualcomm part, which can substantially benefit memory-intensive workloads.

The Qualcomm chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel N150 uses Intel's 10 nm process. A smaller process node generally enables higher transistor density and better power efficiency. The Snapdragon's 25 W TDP is also higher than the Intel N150's 6 W TDP, suggesting the Qualcomm part is designed for a higher performance envelope at the cost of greater power draw.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which is part of the Intel Processor series derived from Alder Lake-N. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X series in the Plus tier. The Intel part is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process, while the Qualcomm chip is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel N150 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip's per-core L1 is three times larger, and its L2 is organized per module at 12 MB, which is six times the Intel chip's total L2. Both have the same 6 MB L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports only LPDDR5X. The Intel part uses a single-channel memory bus, while the Qualcomm part uses dual-channel. The PCIe implementation also differs: the Intel N150 has Gen 3 with 9 CPU-only lanes, while the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes. This gives the Qualcomm chip both a newer PCIe standard and more lanes.

The integrated graphics units are different. The Intel N150 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses Adreno X1-45. Neither has recorded graphics benchmarks in the database, so no direct comparison of graphics capability is possible.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The Intel N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads; the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Qualcomm chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and no listed boost clock. The TDP is 6 W for Intel versus 25 W for Qualcomm.

The sockets are different: Intel BGA 1264 for the N150 and Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon. The process nodes are 10 nm for Intel and 4 nm for Qualcomm. The foundries are Intel and TSMC, respectively. The Intel processor has a part number of SRPNR, while the Qualcomm part number is X1P26100.

Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for the Intel chip and 135.2 GB/s for the Qualcomm chip. The memory bus is single-channel for Intel and dual-channel for Qualcomm. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 9 lanes for Intel and Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. The Intel chip supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5; the Qualcomm chip supports LPDDR5X only. Neither supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the Mobile market segment.

The release dates differ: the Intel N150 was released on 2024-11-19 and the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 on 2024-08-27. The Intel processor is part of the Alder Lake-N generation, while the Qualcomm chip is part of the Snapdragon X Plus generation.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, with no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel N150 has a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s on a single-channel bus. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s on a dual-channel bus.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The Intel N150 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Does the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database has no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X1P-26-100, so its average benchmark score is 0 and it has no percentile ranking or nearest rivals.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for the Intel N150?

A: The Intel N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025 and sits at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, scores 1024, a 0.1% difference.