Intel N100 vs N150 Benchmarks

Summary

In this video, the creator benchmarks and compares the Belink EQ4 N150 Mini PC with its predecessor, the N100, and also tests an M100 Mini PC. Running multiple tests like 3DMark, Geekbench, and Cinebench, the results show that while the N100 performs better with DDR5 RAM, the N150 shows promise but is hampered by DDR4 RAM. The video explores how RAM speed significantly impacts performance, revealing the N150's processor as faster but throttled by the slower memory. The creator also discusses the potential of DDR5 in the N150 and highlights the importance of memory choice in PC performance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Belink EQ4 N150 Mini PC was tested against its predecessor, the N100, for benchmarking and comparison.
• 😀 Both devices were set up with Windows 11 for consistency in testing.
• 😀 3DMark benchmark showed that the N100 finished first with better frame rates, even though the N150 was expected to perform better.
• 😀 Geekbench 6 results showed nearly identical single-core scores (1208 on N100, 1209 on N150) but the N100 performed better in multi-core.
• 😀 The N100 used DDR5 RAM while the N150 used DDR4 RAM, likely contributing to the N100’s performance advantage.
• 😀 Cinebench results revealed the N100 outperformed the N150 in both multi-core and single-core tests due to its DDR5 RAM.
• 😀 The N150 had slightly better single-core Geekbench scores when compared to the N100 (by 1 point).
• 😀 The N100's superior performance in tests was attributed to its DDR5 RAM, which the N150 could not match with its DDR4 RAM.
• 😀 A RAM swap test was planned, but the N150's motherboard was incompatible with DDR5 RAM, preventing direct comparisons.
• 😀 Testing continued with another N100 device (M100 Mini PC), which used DDR4 RAM, showing a significant drop in performance compared to DDR5 systems, highlighting the importance of RAM type in processing power.

Q & A

What are the two mini PCs being tested in the video?

The two mini PCs being tested are the BeLink EQ4 N150 Mini PC and the Gecom Air12 with an N100 processor.

What benchmarking software is used in the video?

The benchmarking software used includes 3DMark, Geekbench 6, and Cinebench.

How do the performance scores of the N100 and N150 compare in 3DMark?

In the 3DMark test, the N100 scored 251 with an average of 1.86 FPS, while the N150 scored 246 with 1.83 FPS. The N100 performs slightly better in this test.

What is the key difference between the N100 and N150 that impacts performance?

The key difference is that the N100 uses DDR5 RAM, while the N150 uses DDR4 RAM, which significantly impacts the performance, particularly in multi-core tasks.

Which processor had the better performance in Cinebench’s multi-core test?

The N100 outperformed the N150 in the Cinebench multi-core test with a score of 2969, compared to the N150’s 2399.

What were the results of the Geekbench 6 test for both processors?

In the Geekbench 6 test, the N100 scored 1208 in single-core and 3278 in multi-core, while the N150 scored 1209 in single-core and 3018 in multi-core. The N100 generally had better performance, except for a single-core tie in Geekbench.

Why is the N150 not showing up on Intel’s website?

The N150 was not listed on Intel’s website at the time of the test, which is unusual, as the N100, N97, and other N-series processors are present. It suggests that the N150 might not have been officially recognized or listed yet.

What happens when the DDR5 RAM from the N100 is tested in the N150?

When attempting to swap the DDR5 RAM from the N100 into the N150, it was found that the N150 only supports DDR4 RAM, preventing the swap and further performance testing with DDR5.

How did the performance of the M100 Mini PC with DDR4 RAM compare?

The M100 Mini PC, equipped with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, scored 242 in 3DMark and 1784 in Cinebench’s multi-core test. It performed slower than the N100 with DDR5 RAM but faster than the N150 with DDR4 RAM.

What impact does RAM type (DDR4 vs DDR5) have on performance across different tests?

The type of RAM significantly affects performance. DDR5 RAM showed better results in tests like Geekbench and Cinebench, with the N100 outperforming the N150 and M100 when using DDR5. DDR4 RAM, on the other hand, slowed down the performance of both the N100 and the M100.