Intel Core i3-8300T vs Intel Processor N150

The Intel Core i3-8300T, introduced in late 2017, is a desktop processor based on the Coffee Lake S architecture, manufactured using a 14nm process.

It targets compact systems with moderate power consumption and offers 8 MB of Level 3 Cache and Intel UHD Graphics 630. Its maximum memory bandwidth is 38 GB/s. The Intel Processor N150, released in early 2023, is based on the Twin Lake architecture and is manufactured using a 7nm process.

It is designed for ultra-efficient, fanless applications such as mini-PCs or thin clients and features 4 MB of Level 2 and 6 MB of Level 3 Cache. The integrated graphics are Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake), with a memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s. In terms of performance, the Intel Core i3-8300T offers higher single-core performance, while multi-core data is not available for it.

The Intel Processor N150 shows measurable multi-core performance but is designed for lower performance requirements. For gaming, the Intel Core i3-8300T, with its more robust single-core performance and UHD Graphics 630, is better suited for very simple games. Thanks to its 7nm manufacturing, the N150 is designed for extremely low power consumption and fanless operation, while the i3-8300T, as a T-variant, is designed for reduced consumption.

Prices and availability of the Intel Core i3-8300T are mostly found on the used market, the N150 primarily in complete systems. The Intel Core i3-8300T is suitable for general desktop use with a focus on single-core performance. The Intel Processor N150 is the choice for extreme energy efficiency and compact, quiet systems.