AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)

Where Each One Wins

The data presents a unique comparison because one processor has a fully populated benchmark record while the other has none. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 delivers measurable results across eleven PassMark tests, covering everything from integer math to data encryption. The NVIDIA RTX Spark, despite its listing in the database, currently shows zero benchmark entries and an average score of zero. This means every confirmed win, on paper, belongs to the Ryzen 5 150.

However, the use-case split is not simply about who wins; it is about what each processor is designed to do. The Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile processor built on the Zen 3+ architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its benchmark profile shows strength in multithreaded workloads, scoring 17492 in PassMark multithread, and a single-thread score of 3155. This combination makes it suitable for general productivity, content creation, and multitasking in a mobile form factor. The data indicates a balanced processor, one that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks without extreme peaks or valleys.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark is a different animal entirely. It carries the Spark (GB10) generation label, uses 20 cores and 20 threads, and is built on a 3 nm process. Its integrated graphics are listed as GB20B "Blackwell", which is a notable feature. The absence of benchmarks suggests it may be unreleased, as the production status field confirms. This processor appears oriented toward AI or graphics-adjacent workloads, given the NVIDIA branding and the Blackwell GPU label, but the database has no numerical evidence to support any performance claim. In a purely data-driven analysis, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only processor with verified wins, while the RTX Spark remains an unmeasured entity whose potential cannot be quantified from the current records.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two processors is substantial. The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, specifically the Rembrandt-R codename, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multithreading to process two threads per core. Its cache hierarchy starts with 64 KB of L1 per core, moves to 512 KB of L2 per core, and tops out with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 210 mm². Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, providing 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated GPU is a Radeon 660M, and PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark takes a fundamentally different approach. Its architecture field is null, but the codename is N1X, and the generation is Spark (GB10). It is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC, with a die size of 208 mm². The core count is 20, but the thread count is also 20, indicating no multithreading; each core handles exactly one thread. Cache is more generous per core: 128 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 is only 8 MB. Memory support shifts to LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus, yielding 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is over 3.5 times the Ryzen's memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics are labeled GB20B "Blackwell", and PCIe is listed as N/A, meaning this processor likely does not expose standard PCIe lanes in the same way.

Several differences stand out. The RTX Spark has over three times the cores, but no thread doubling, while the Ryzen doubles its threads per core. The RTX Spark uses a smaller process node, 3 nm versus 6 nm, and a slightly smaller die. Its memory bandwidth is dramatically higher, 273.1 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, thanks to the quad-channel LPDDR5X interface. The cache distribution differs sharply: the RTX Spark offers more L1 and L2 per core but half the total L3. The Ryzen has a known architecture and a Radeon GPU; the RTX Spark pairs an unknown CPU architecture with a Blackwell-class integrated GPU. Both target the mobile segment, but they are engineered for different priorities, one for balanced CPU throughput and the other for memory-heavy or GPU-centric tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for both processors. This is the central limitation of this comparison. The Ryzen 5 150 has eleven recorded PassMark scores, but the RTX Spark has none. Without a matching set of test results, no direct numerical comparison can be made for any specific workload.

What the data does allow is an analysis of the Ryzen 5 150's absolute scores, which can be interpreted against its nearest rivals. In the database, the Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34881. Its closest competitor is the Intel Xeon 6349P with an average score of 34890, a delta of 0 percent, meaning they are effectively tied. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962, which is 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, also 0.2 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003, 0.3 percent higher. These deltas are tiny, all within 0.3 percent, indicating that the Ryzen 5 150 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster where no rival holds a meaningful lead.

Looking at the individual benchmark scores for the Ryzen, the results show a clear pattern. The multithread score of 17492 and the single-thread score of 3155 are the headline numbers. The integer math score is 62151, floating point math is 35118, and extended instructions reach 14675. Data compression scores 211289, data encryption 13425, random string sorting 22382, physics 806, and find prime numbers 47. The percentile versus all CPUs is 84, meaning the Ryzen outperforms 84 percent of all processors in the database. This is a strong showing for a 35 W TDP mobile part. The RTX Spark, with no scores, cannot be placed on any of these scales, and its percentile of 50 appears to be a default or placeholder value rather than a measured result.

FAQ

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX Spark have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the RTX Spark is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The database contains no measured performance data for this processor.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 150 compare to its closest rivals in average score?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has an average score of 34881. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6349P, scores 34890, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 7 253PTE and Core i7-13800H both score 0.2 percent higher, and the Core i9-12900HX scores 0.3 percent higher. All rivals are within a 0.3 percent margin.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads, with no thread doubling.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX Spark has a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Ryzen 5 150 has 76.8 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The RTX Spark is manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: Is the RTX Spark released?

A: No. The production status field lists the RTX Spark as "unreleased", with a release date at the end of 2025. The Ryzen 5 150 is listed as active with a release date in late 2025.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward verdict: the Ryzen 5 150 is the only processor with verified performance, while the RTX Spark is an unmeasured, unreleased part. Anyone seeking a processor with confirmed benchmark results, a known architecture, and a track record of competitive scores should choose the Ryzen 5 150. Its 84th percentile rank among all CPUs, its balanced multithread and single-thread scores, and its tight clustering with Intel rivals within 0.3 percent all point to a dependable mobile processor.

The RTX Spark cannot be recommended on the basis of performance data, because no performance data exists. Its specifications are intriguing, particularly the 20 cores, 3 nm process, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, and Blackwell integrated graphics. These features suggest a processor designed for memory-intensive or GPU-accelerated tasks, possibly AI workloads, but the database does not confirm any of this. The production status of "unreleased" further indicates that this is a future product not yet subject to testing.

For a buyer or system integrator, the choice depends on availability and measured results. The Ryzen 5 150 is active and tested. The RTX Spark is speculative. The data cannot justify selecting the RTX Spark for any workload today, because it has not demonstrated capability in any benchmark. The Ryzen 5 150, by contrast, has proven itself across eleven tests and sits comfortably among established Intel rivals. The verdict is not about which architecture is theoretically superior; it is about which processor has evidence of performance. The Ryzen 5 150 has that evidence. The RTX Spark does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) |

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

| Cores | 6 | 20 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 38 W |

| Process node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Die size | 210 mm² | 208 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Quad-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 273.1 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | GB20B "Blackwell" |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) | N/A |

| Production status | Active | Unreleased |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | N1X |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ Rembrandt) | Spark (GB10) |

| Part number | 100-000000990 (FP7r2) | GSE1-675-A1 |