Intel Core i5-7400 vs Intel Processor N150

The Intel Core i5-7400, based on the Kaby Lake S architecture, was manufactured using a 14 nm process and was aimed at mainstream desktop users.

It offers 6 MB of L3 cache and Intel HD Graphics 630. The more modern Intel Processor N150, from the Twin Lake architecture, is manufactured using the more advanced 7 nm process and is designed for energy-efficient, compact systems.

It features 4 MB of L2 cache, 6 MB of L3 cache, and the more powerful Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake). Information regarding the cores was not provided. In terms of performance, the Intel Processor N150 shows comparable single-core performance to the Intel Core i5-7400 in Geekbench 6.

For multi-core performance, the Intel Core i5-7400 delivers over 10 percent higher performance in Geekbench 6, while Cinebench R23 shows similar results here. Both processors are only suitable to a limited extent for gaming; however, the graphics unit of the Intel Processor N150 offers a marginally better basis for simple multimedia applications.

The Intel Processor N150 is characterized by significantly lower power consumption, making it ideal for fanless or very quiet mini-PCs. The Intel Core i5-7400, an older model, is primarily available on the used market and has higher power consumption. For modern, energy-efficient applications, the Intel Processor N150 offers a good price-performance ratio in integrated systems, while the Intel Core i5-7400 is suitable for older standard desktop tasks, often in combination with a dedicated graphics card.