Intel N150

Name: Intel N150
Brand: Intel
SKU: 79284

Manufacturer: Intel

The Intel N150 is a low-power laptop processor designed for compact and energy-efficient computing. With a thermal design power of just 6W, it fits naturally into thin and lightweight portable devices where heat management and battery life are important considerations. It runs on a 10nm semiconductor process and supports 64-bit operation, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching 3.6GHz across its four cores.

On the memory side, the N150 supports up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM at speeds up to 4800MHz through a single memory channel, without ECC support. Its integrated GPU offers 24 execution units, a turbo frequency of 1000MHz, and compatibility with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, with support for up to three simultaneous displays. In benchmark testing, the chip scores 5478 in the multi-core PassMark test and 1912 in the single-core result, with an overclocked figure of 5754. The instruction set support includes AVX2, AES, FMA3, and SSE 4.2, among others, though the processor does not feature an unlocked multiplier or multithreading.

Pros

Turbo clock speed reaches 3.6GHz, allowing the processor to handle bursts of demanding tasks despite its low base frequency
A 6W TDP keeps heat output minimal, making it well-suited for slim and fanless laptop designs
DDR5 support with speeds up to 4800MHz brings modern memory bandwidth to a low-power platform
Integrated GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a wide range of graphics and compute workloads
Can drive up to three displays simultaneously through the integrated graphics unit
NX bit support provides hardware-level memory protection for basic security

Cons

Single memory channel limits overall memory bandwidth despite the fast DDR5 specification
Maximum memory capacity is capped at 16GB, which may be restrictive for memory-intensive workloads
Multithreading is not supported, so each core can only process one thread at a time, reducing parallel task efficiency
The unlocked multiplier is absent, leaving no option for manual clock speed tuning
ECC memory is not supported, ruling out error-correcting memory configurations
Base CPU speed is very low, meaning consistent performance depends heavily on sustained turbo behavior

Who is this for?

This processor is well-matched for users who need a lightweight, everyday laptop for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, where its 6W TDP enables slim, cool-running designs with extended battery life. The integrated GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and the ability to connect up to three displays also makes it a reasonable fit for basic multi-monitor productivity setups. Users who prioritize DDR5 memory support and modern instruction sets like AVX2 and AES in a compact, low-power form factor will find the platform covers their needs adequately.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on heavy multitasking or parallel workloads will find this chip limiting, as the absence of multithreading means each core processes only one thread at a time, reducing responsiveness under load. The 16GB memory ceiling combined with a single memory channel makes it a poor fit for memory-intensive applications such as video editing, virtualization, or large dataset processing. Similarly, anyone looking to run demanding 3D applications or games will find the integrated graphics insufficient for sustained graphical workloads at higher settings.

General info:

Type	Laptop
Has integrated graphics	✓
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6W
semiconductor size	10 nm
CPU temperature	105 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version	3
Supports 64-bit	✓

The Intel N150 is a laptop-class processor built on a 10nm semiconductor process, with a conservative thermal design power of 6W that keeps it well-suited for compact, low-power portable systems. It includes integrated graphics and fully supports 64-bit operation. The chip is rated for a maximum CPU temperature of 105°C and features PCIe version 3 connectivity for peripheral interfacing.

Performance:

CPU speed	4 x 0.1 GHz
CPU threads	4 threads
turbo clock speed	3.6GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
L3 cache	6 MB
L3 core	1.5 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✕

The processor runs four threads across four cores with a base CPU speed of 4 x 0.1 GHz, and can reach a turbo clock speed of 3.6GHz under load. It comes with 6 MB of L3 cache, translating to 1.5 MB per core, which helps maintain steady data throughput for the core count. The chip does not feature an unlocked multiplier, so clock speeds cannot be manually adjusted beyond their defaults, and it does not use big.LITTLE heterogeneous core architecture.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	5478
PassMark result (single)	1912
PassMark result (overclocked)	5754

In PassMark testing, the processor achieves a multi-core score of 5478 and a single-core result of 1912, reflecting its per-core processing capability in lightly threaded workloads. An overclocked PassMark result of 5754 indicates a modest uplift in total throughput when the chip is pushed beyond its default operating parameters.

Integrated graphics:

GPU turbo	1000 MHz
GPU execution units	24
DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
supported displays	3
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	3

The integrated graphics unit features 24 execution units with a turbo frequency of 1000 MHz, and can drive up to three displays simultaneously. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, along with OpenGL 4.6 and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute workloads within its class.

Memory:

RAM speed (max)	4800 MHz
DDR memory version	5
memory channels	1
maximum memory amount	16GB
Supports ECC memory	✕

The processor supports DDR5 memory running at speeds of up to 4800 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 16GB across a single memory channel. ECC memory is not supported, which is typical for consumer-oriented laptop processors of this type.

Features:

instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, SSE 4.1, AVX2, SSE 4.2
uses multithreading	✕
Has NX bit	✓

The processor supports a range of instruction sets including AVX2, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX, AVX, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2, enabling a solid foundation for vectorized arithmetic, encryption, and media processing tasks. It includes the NX bit for hardware-level memory protection, though it does not support multithreading, meaning each core handles a single thread at a time.

Final Verdict

The Intel N150 is a focused, purpose-built laptop processor that delivers exactly what its specifications promise: efficient, low-power operation in a compact form factor. Its 6W thermal design power combined with DDR5 memory support makes it a capable platform for everyday computing tasks, and the integrated graphics unit's modern API compatibility adds a degree of versatility for light display and compute workloads. Those expecting to push it into multithreaded or memory-intensive territory will encounter its ceilings relatively quickly, but within its intended scope — thin, portable, and power-conscious laptops — the N150 is a coherent and well-defined solution.