Intel Core i5-3470T vs Intel Processor N150

The Intel Core i5-3470T (Ivy Bridge S) was introduced in 2012 for energy-efficient desktop systems. The Intel Processor N150 (Twin Lake) was launched in 2023 and is designed for energy-efficient low-power systems.

The i5-3470T is manufactured using a 22 nm process, has 2 cores, 4 threads, 3 MB L3 cache (L2 cache 0 MB), and Intel HD Graphics 2500. The N150, manufactured using a 7 nm process, offers 8 cores, 8 threads, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache, as well as Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake). Both utilize PCIe 3.0.

The Intel Processor N150 significantly outperforms the Intel Core i5-3470T in single- and multi-core benchmarks (>10%), thanks to its more modern architecture and higher core count. In gaming, the Intel Processor N150 is clearly superior, as its Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) is considerably more powerful than the Intel HD Graphics 2500 of the i5-3470T.

The Intel Core i5-3470T has a TDP of 35 Watts. The Intel Processor N150 is significantly more energy-efficient with a TDP of only 6.5 Watts. The Intel Core i5-3470T is an outdated used processor. The Intel Processor N150 offers good value for money in new entry-level systems.

The Intel Core i5-3470T is at best suitable for a very cheap upgrade of old systems. The Intel Processor N150 is the more modern, energy-efficient, and powerful choice for everyday tasks and is recommended for most current use cases.