Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX vs Intel Processor N150
72.8Single-core29.5
73.8Multi-core22.8
44.4Efficiencyspec-based82.2
—iGPU22.9
69.6Platformspec-based27.6
13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX1 spec wins — Intel Processor N150
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.9 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+51) and single-core (+43). 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 Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 23
- 1500% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 16 GB
- 1174% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 2,494
- 797% higher PassMark: 47,933 vs 5,344
Reasons to pick the Intel Processor N150
- 89% lower Base TDP: 6 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm+70% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 6 W+89% |
| Max TDP | 160 W | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+400% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 0 |
| Efficiency cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Threads | 20+400% | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+44% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+400% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Graphics (24 EU) |
| iGPU clock | 1,850 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+1500% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,959+143%Top 17% | 1,218Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,915+529%Top 12% | 2,849Bottom 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,154+136%Top 10% | 912Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 31,781+1174%Top 6% | 2,494Bottom 4% |
| PassMark | 47,933+797%Top 8% | 5,344Bottom 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 342Bottom 6% |
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