Intel Processor N150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits this comparison cleanly along workload type. The Intel Processor N150 has measurable benchmark results in the database, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. That means every documented performance win belongs to the Intel part, but the Qualcomm chip's absence of scores does not automatically make it slower. It simply means the database lacks direct measurements for the Snapdragon X1P-64-100.

Looking at the Intel Processor N150's four Cinebench results, it shows a clear pattern of modest single-thread capability and stronger multi-thread scaling relative to its own single-core scores. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5 is roughly 2.77 times the single-core score of 935, which indicates the four cores scale reasonably well under full load. The Cinebench R15 results show a similar ratio: 422.5 multicore versus 153.15 single-core, about 2.76 times. This consistency across two Cinebench versions suggests the processor's thread scheduling and thermal behavior remain stable under sustained multi-thread workloads.

The Snapdragon X1P-64-100, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded. This is not a statement about its real-world capability, but it does mean that any direct comparison of measured performance between these two chips is impossible from the current data. The Intel N150 sits at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1027 (0.2% lower). These deltas are all within two-tenths of a percent, placing the N150 in a very tight cluster of older or lower-end processors.

The Qualcomm part's 50th percentile ranking comes from its specifications and market position, not from measured scores. With no benchmarks, the database places it at the median of all CPUs, which is a default position rather than a performance claim. The practical conclusion is that the Intel N150 wins every documented benchmark category because it is the only one with recorded scores. For workloads where the database has data, the N150 is the clear measured winner. For workloads where no data exists, the comparison remains open.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The base clock is listed as 0.10 GHz, which is unusually low and likely represents the minimum idle state rather than a typical operating frequency. The boost clock reaches 3.60 GHz.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename, part of the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 10 cores and 10 threads, also without simultaneous multithreading. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, with no boost clock listed in the database. The base clock alone is nearly at the Intel part's boost speed, which indicates a very different power and frequency strategy.

The 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-64-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part's L2 cache is organized per module, which reflects its multi-core cluster design. The total L2 capacity across 10 cores is significantly larger than the Intel chip's 2 MB shared pool, though the database does not specify how many modules the Snapdragon uses.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, but only through a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports only LPDDR5X, but uses a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. That is roughly 3.5 times the memory bandwidth of the Intel part, a major architectural advantage for memory-intensive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel N150 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses Adreno X1-85. The database does not provide graphics benchmark scores for either, so no direct comparison is possible. PCIe support also differs: the Intel chip uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the Qualcomm chip uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Snapdragon part's newer PCIe generation and additional lanes allow for faster connectivity to peripherals and storage.

Power envelopes are sharply different. The Intel N150 has a TDP of 6 watts, while the Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a TDP of 35 watts. This nearly six-fold difference in thermal design power explains the frequency and core count disparities. The Intel part is clearly optimized for minimal power draw, while the Qualcomm part targets higher sustained performance at the cost of more heat and energy.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The Intel Processor N150 has a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no boost clock listed in the database, only a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Processor N150 has 38.4 GB/s over a single-channel bus.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Snapdragon X1P-64-100, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The Intel Processor N150 has four Cinebench scores in the database.

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

A: The Intel N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025, with nearest rivals including the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T at 1024 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 1024 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i3-4340 at 1026 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i7-5650U at 1027 (0.2% lower).

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Processor N150 uses a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Specification | Intel Processor N150 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 4 | 10 |

| Base clock | 0.10 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.60 GHz | Not listed |

| TDP | 6 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1264 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Twin Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Twin Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (shared) | 12 MB (per module) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X1-85 |

| Release date | 2024-11-19 | 2024-04-23 |

| Part number | SRPNR | X1P64100 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 28 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 1025 | 0 |

| Nearest rivals | 4 listed | None listed |

Both processors have 6 MB of shared L3 cache, no ECC memory support, no unlocked multiplier, and are classified as active mobile parts with a null launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list in the database is empty, meaning there are no direct paired test results between the Intel Processor N150 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100. The Intel part, however, has its own standalone Cinebench results that can be interpreted against the Qualcomm chip's absence of data.

Starting with the Intel N150's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5, this result places the chip at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 1025 sits between the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T (1024, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i3-4340 (1026, 0.1% lower). The near-zero delta percentages against these rivals indicate that the N150 performs essentially on par with a six-core AMD processor from the Phenom II era and a fourth-generation Intel Core i3. The Intel Core i7-5650U is 0.2% higher at 1027, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is 0.1% higher at 1024. This tight cluster suggests the N150 delivers performance typical of a low-power mobile chip from several generations ago.

The Cinebench R15 results reinforce this picture. The multicore score of 422.5 and single-core score of 153.15 show a multi-thread scaling factor of about 2.76, which is close to the theoretical maximum for four cores without hyperthreading. The Cinebench R23 results show a scaling factor of about 2.77, indicating consistent behavior across different Cinebench versions.

For the Snapdragon X1P-64-100, the database records no scores. Its percentile of 50 is a median default, not a measured ranking. The absence of nearest rivals further confirms that no comparable benchmark data exists for this chip in the database. Any claim that the Snapdragon outperforms the Intel N150 would require external measurements, which are not part of this dataset.

The largest documented win for the Intel N150 is its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2590.5, which is its highest absolute number across all recorded tests. Its lowest recorded score is the Cinebench R15 single-core result of 153.15. The ratio between the highest and lowest scores, about 16.9, reflects the expected difference between a fully loaded multi-core workload and a lightly threaded single-core task.

Since the Qualcomm chip has no scores, there are no wins to attribute to it in the database. The head-to-head comparison is therefore one-sided by data availability, not necessarily by silicon capability. The Intel N150's 6 W TDP, 4 cores, and 10 nm process suggest it is engineered for efficiency-first devices. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100's 35 W TDP, 10 cores, and 4 nm process indicate a design aimed at higher performance ceilings, but the database cannot confirm that through measured results.