How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i7-8550U scores 35.9/100 overall; Intel Processor N150 scores 34.1/100. Intel Core i7-8550U wins 8 individual spec rows, Intel Processor N150 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i7-8550U and the Intel Processor N150?

Intel Core i7-8550U advantages: Stronger single-core score: 38 vs 30; 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 100% higher Max memory: 32 GB vs 16 GB; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB; 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 2,914 vs 2,494. Intel Processor N150 advantages: 60% lower Base TDP: 6 W vs 15 W; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; Lower launch price: $128 vs $409.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i7-8550U or Intel Processor N150?

Intel Processor N150 launched cheaper at $128, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-8550U.

Intel Core i7-8550U vs Intel Processor N150

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-8550U

$409

Intel

Intel Processor N150

$128

37.7Single-core29.5

23.8Multi-core22.8

66.4Efficiencyspec-based82.2

25.8iGPU22.9

37.2Platformspec-based27.6

8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8550U3 spec wins — Intel Processor N150

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-8550U wins this laptop processor face-off, 35.9 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and iGPU (+3). Intel Processor N150 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8550U

Stronger single-core score: 38 vs 30
100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
100% higher Max memory: 32 GB vs 16 GB
33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 2,914 vs 2,494

Reasons to pick the Intel Processor N150

60% lower Base TDP: 6 W vs 15 W
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
Lower launch price: $128 vs $409

General

General comparison: Intel Core i7-8550U versus Intel Processor N150
Spec	Intel Core i7-8550U	Intel Processor N150
Announced	2017	2025
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	15 W	6 W+60%
Max TDP	25 W	—

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i7-8550U versus Intel Processor N150
Spec	Intel Core i7-8550U	Intel Processor N150
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	—	0
Efficiency cores	—	4
Threads	8+100%	4
Base clock	1.8 GHz	—
Boost clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
L3 cache	8 MB+33%	6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i7-8550U versus Intel Processor N150
Spec	Intel Core i7-8550U	Intel Processor N150
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620	Intel Graphics (24 EU)
iGPU clock	1,150 MHz	1,000 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i7-8550U versus Intel Processor N150
Spec	Intel Core i7-8550U	Intel Processor N150
Memory support	DDR4-2400 / LPDDR3-2133	DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800
Max memory	32 GB+100%	16 GB

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i7-8550U versus Intel Processor N150
Spec	Intel Core i7-8550U	Intel Processor N150
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,218Bottom 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	2,849Bottom 4%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,021+12%Bottom 10%	912Bottom 7%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	2,914+17%Bottom 6%	2,494Bottom 5%
PassMark	5,794+8%Bottom 8%	5,344Bottom 7%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU)	389+14%Bottom 8%	342Bottom 7%

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