Processor N150 vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 9950X3D
2025
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
43.90
+1259%
Processor N150
2024
4 cores / 4 threads, 6 Watt
3.23

Ryzen 9 9950X3D outperforms Processor N150 by a whopping 1259% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking571719
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation65.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency24.7951.66
DesignerAMDIntel
ManufacturerTSMCIntel
Architecture codenameGranite Ridge (2024−2025)Twin Lake (2024−2025)
Release date6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)20 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speed4.3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm10 nm
Die size2x 70.6 mm2no data
Number of transistors16,630 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Processor N150.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes249

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.90 3.23
Integrated graphics card 1.81 3.80
Recency 6 January 2025 20 November 2024
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 4 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 6 Watt

Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 1259.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N150, on the other hand, has 109.9% faster integrated GPU, and 2733.3% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Processor N150 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a desktop processor while Processor N150 is a notebook one.

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