Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) vs Intel Processor N150

The Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712), introduced in October 2023, is a Broadcom processor manufactured using a 16 nm process with four Cortex-A76 cores.

It is aimed at developers and IoT users. The Intel Processor N150, released in the first quarter of 2023, is manufactured by Intel using a 7 nm process.

It has four Twin Lake cores and targets energy-efficient mini-PCs and thin clients. In Geekbench 6, the Intel Processor N150 shows over 50 percent higher single-core performance and over 70 percent higher multi-core performance than the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712).

The Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) shows good Cinebench R23 single-core performance, while the Intel Processor N150 is superior in other benchmarks. For gaming, the Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) of the Intel Processor N150, with 38 GB/s memory bandwidth and PCIe 3.0, is superior to the Broadcom VideoCore VII graphics (17 GB/s, PCIe 2.0) of the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712).

The Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) is designed for very low power consumption and is offered as part of a cost-effective single-board computer. The Intel Processor N150 offers higher performance with moderate power requirements and is typically integrated into higher-priced complete systems.

For energy-efficient IoT or learning projects, the Raspberry Pi 5 B (Broadcom BCM2712) is the choice. For better all-round performance and broader software compatibility, the Intel Processor N150 is more advantageous.