Intel Atom x7-E3950 vs Intel Processor N150

The Intel Atom x7-E3950, based on the Cherry Trail architecture and manufactured using the 14 nm process, is a 4-core/4-thread processor with Intel HD Graphics 505.

It was designed for embedded systems and IoT applications requiring maximum energy efficiency. It features 2 MB of L3 cache and a maximum memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. The Intel Processor N150, manufactured using the more modern 7 nm process on the Twin Lake architecture, offers 2 cores and 2 threads.

It targets energy-efficient entry-level laptops and thin clients and is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) as well as 4 MB of L2 and 6 MB of L3 cache. Its maximum memory bandwidth is also 38 GB/s. In performance comparison, the Intel Processor N150 significantly outperforms the Intel Atom x7-E3950.

The N150's single-core performance is more than four times higher in benchmarks, and its multi-core performance is more than three times higher. This makes the N150 considerably more powerful for everyday tasks and light multitasking. Neither is primarily designed for gaming; the Intel Processor N150 offers advantages in very light titles thanks to better integrated graphics.

Both CPUs are energy-efficient, with the N150, as a newer generation, offering a better price-performance ratio for modern applications. The Intel Atom x7-E3950 is ideal for simple, specialized tasks with maximum energy efficiency. The Intel Processor N150 is the better choice for users who need significantly higher computing and graphics performance with low power consumption for contemporary applications.