Intel Processor N150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G is a mobile SoC (System-on-a-Chip) with Kryo 660 octa-core architecture, manufactured using the 6 nm process.

It is designed for energy-efficient mid-range smartphones with 5G. The Qualcomm Adreno 619 graphics offer 17 GB/s memory bandwidth; L2/L3 cache is not present. The Intel Processor N150 is a processor for entry-level desktops and laptops.

Manufactured using the 7 nm process, it is based on Twin Lake (Alder Lake-N) and offers 4 cores/4 threads, 4 MB L2 and 6 MB L3 cache, as well as PCIe 3.0. The Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs achieve 38 GB/s memory bandwidth. In performance comparison, the Intel Processor N150 surpasses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G in multi-core applications (Geekbench 6, Cinebench 2024) and single-core performance (Geekbench 6) by over 10 percent.

Only in the Cinebench R23 single-core test does the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G show higher performance. For gaming, both processors are only suitable for light titles. The Intel UHD Graphics of the Intel Processor N150 could offer a slight advantage due to the higher memory bandwidth of 38 GB/s compared to 17 GB/s of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G.

The mobile Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G is designed for maximum energy efficiency. The Intel Processor N150 is also energy-efficient (low TDP) but tends to have higher base consumption. Regarding price-performance ratio, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G is evaluated as an integrated component of a mobile device.

The Intel Processor N150 offers solid performance in the entry-level PC segment and a cost-effective basis for mini-PCs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G excels with energy efficiency and mobile 5G integration. The Intel Processor N150 offers superior computing power and broader desktop software compatibility.

For mobile devices, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G is ideal. For basic desktop tasks and mini-PCs, the Intel Processor N150 is recommended.