It's hard to imagine what Intel had in mind with this one. My G3 GMKtec scored almost the same results and it runs Linux Mint flawlessly. I'm okay with the external power supply.
Very good review, it seems to be something similar to the case of the i3 n300, which when it was launched did not appear on the Intel website for any of its variants, but it could be that something strange is happening that they do not put the chip information on their website.
A surprisingly dissappinting result from the new N150 processor. Thanks for keeping everyone informed of the refreshed N100. Had intel made the N150 closer to a N200, I suspect a lot of people would have been much happier.
Wasn't expecting miracles. Wasn't disappointed either. This is exactly why Beelink have come out with a range of Ryzen 5xxx minis with (almost) the same model number. Maybe next year we'll get something worthwhile from Intel? Would love Lunar Lake Lite chip, but not holding my breath!
I purchased this mini PC expecting it to outperform my N100 PC, but I'm truly disappointed. In Geekbench tests, the N150 scored lower than both my N100 and N97 Nucbox G5 in single-core and multi-core tests. Also, in the GPU test, it scored significantly lower than the N97 and only comparable to my N100 mini PC. Really disappointing.
thanks for the review... seems dissapointing... the boost specs kinda say it will be better... but then it ain't which is a bit odd... internal power is a PLUS though
There are a couple N100 systems that use DDR5 like the Beelink EQ12, but unfortunately it is just too slow to meaningfully take advantage of the extra memory bandwidth. Like the slide at 3:37
n150 a no sense product? even my generic no brand n100 have better performance numbers and includes DDR4 3200 PCIe 3200mb/sec and USBC display port.... maybe we living final days of Intel?????
Think this is a result of the thermal limitations I would guess. Still a 6w TDP tuned chip, if we could unlock the thermal level, it would perform much better. I think this is akin to the N97 (12W TDP, slightly higher turbo on iGPU, same turbo as CPU but double the thermal headroom). The N97 will very likely outperform the N150, but may need a bigger heatsink or produce more fan noise to keep it cool.
how does the internal PSU heat the insides? If everything gets load, it will get quite toasty inside. And when will the chinese bios leave the year 1994?
An embarrassment of a machine and the fact that Beelink knew that it wasn't better without DDR5 RAM shows that it's essentially a quick cash grab, at least until people see the actual performance comparisons.
This is definitely the best channel about mini PC.
Thank you papa 🙂
it's funny how the Ryzen 5 5500u is stomping the sh!t out of this in all comparisons
I've been happy with my lower cost N97 GMKtek G5. Thanks for the review.
Props for telling the truth about this N150 chip.
It's hard to imagine what Intel had in mind with this one. My G3 GMKtec scored almost the same results and it runs Linux Mint flawlessly. I'm okay with the external power supply.
Very good review, it seems to be something similar to the case of the i3 n300, which when it was launched did not appear on the Intel website for any of its variants, but it could be that something strange is happening that they do not put the chip information on their website.
I really appreciate that you show us how to make modifications.👍
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In the US Amzn there's a 40$ Coupon for the EQ14, making the total pre tax / shipping is 190
A surprisingly dissappinting result from the new N150 processor. Thanks for keeping everyone informed of the refreshed N100. Had intel made the N150 closer to a N200, I suspect a lot of people would have been much happier.
Indeed.
Thanks!
Thank you
Wasn't expecting miracles. Wasn't disappointed either. This is exactly why Beelink have come out with a range of Ryzen 5xxx minis with (almost) the same model number. Maybe next year we'll get something worthwhile from Intel? Would love Lunar Lake Lite chip, but not holding my breath!
Topton Solid FU03 is first passive (until 45c) mini pc with zen 4 cpu, can you review that one? should be totally silent at idle and low loads.
I purchased this mini PC expecting it to outperform my N100 PC, but I'm truly disappointed. In Geekbench tests, the N150 scored lower than both my N100 and N97 Nucbox G5 in single-core and multi-core tests. Also, in the GPU test, it scored significantly lower than the N97 and only comparable to my N100 mini PC. Really disappointing.
N97 and N200 have more EUs on the GPU side. It was only likely to beat the N100 with the supposed higher boost speed....which it didn't.
Intel n150 -- Intresting, but not ipressing. Thanks for video!
N150 when the N200 exsists... Why Intel? Going to hold out hope it's because it too new and the drivers are not caught up yet? Oh....
What was that "Oh..." in the end? 😅
TL,DW these are not the Skymont E-cores you were looking for.
Half a litre in volume is a bit hard to imagine. You could do a RetroGamesCorps and compare using a block of butter.
have you never seen a measuring jug?
thanks for the review... seems dissapointing... the boost specs kinda say it will be better... but then it ain't which is a bit odd... internal power is a PLUS though
Get a Zen2 oder Zen3 Mini PC. Is also under 200€. But supports dual channel RAM and its faster.
what's the cheapest mini pc with disk channel RAM support?
Why do you need dual channel? Faster graphics?
DDR5 could have helped with performance?
Adds a few percent to the integrated graphics.
Not having DDR5 hurts the performance too much. Somewhat good pricing and dual m.2 slots is a nice addition tho. Pass. 😐
There are a couple N100 systems that use DDR5 like the Beelink EQ12, but unfortunately it is just too slow to meaningfully take advantage of the extra memory bandwidth. Like the slide at 3:37
Am I right in thinking where this improves is the x4 and x1 nvme drives vs n100?
Same in the EQ13 N100 model.
damn ive been looking forward to the successor to the n100 this is a bit disappointing.
intel got used to having all the income it needs for r&d for a long time and the last 2 years failing harder than amd in 2012-2014.
n150 a no sense product? even my generic no brand n100 have better performance numbers and includes DDR4 3200 PCIe 3200mb/sec and USBC display port.... maybe we living final days of Intel?????
It does not make sense for higher clock rate of both CPU/GPU but the real world's performance does not match the higher clock rate.
yeah found that a bit odd
Think this is a result of the thermal limitations I would guess. Still a 6w TDP tuned chip, if we could unlock the thermal level, it would perform much better. I think this is akin to the N97 (12W TDP, slightly higher turbo on iGPU, same turbo as CPU but double the thermal headroom). The N97 will very likely outperform the N150, but may need a bigger heatsink or produce more fan noise to keep it cool.
maybe try ubuntu 24.10 🙃
Intel doing useless refreshes? No way 🤯
But seriously, I still hope that Intel can glue itself together and release something better, like a N400 💪
Q1 2025 is coming up. Fingers crossed.
"Boy was I wrong" "awww" "... awww"
Great review - You totally nailed it 😄👍
how does the internal PSU heat the insides? If everything gets load, it will get quite toasty inside. And when will the chinese bios leave the year 1994?
"even worse than glued on rubber feet'
well, debatable. i'll take rubber covers over glued on ones any day
These rubber covers are also glued on and even more difficult to pluck out
Where is Intel n50
Wie nennt man diese Typen denn nun? RoboNerd oder NerdRob?
Da habt ihr doch bestimmt Ideen.
Could have at least thrown in WIFI 7 to justify a new model 😂
not what i think... and what am i thinking, exactly? 🤔 according to your wisdom?
Nothing intelligent, that's for sure.
Oh :(
An embarrassment of a machine and the fact that Beelink knew that it wasn't better without DDR5 RAM shows that it's essentially a quick cash grab, at least until people see the actual performance comparisons.
Intel really needs to get their sh!t together. I can't do AMD so I'm stuck.
As long as people buying their shit, they won't improve anything.
#BoycottThePCMarket
can't? why?
N150...*sigh*
Thank you papa.
Yeaaaahh......
How can it be this bad?
let's CPU is a joke and I will never understand the appeal of these mini PCS I mean we're talking about a laptop with no keyboard or display
Home server's or homelabs. I have a N100 mini running home assistant.
Yuk.. single channel of ddr4... in 2024...
Failing company about to be sold off and divided off. Anyone remember Wang Laboratories!
Please turn off this stupid auto translation function by RUclips, its HORRIBLE.
2:57 Spyware 11 with approved keylogging included.
2:45 NVME empty slots scam in plain sight. Can't change CPU, GPU? Planned obsolescence scam in plain sight.
can't change cpu and gpu in a smartphone, tablet, laptop, gaming console - "sCaM aNd PlAnNeD oBsOleScENcE" 🤡 - right?
So intel literally just slapped a new name on their N100? s/n100/n150/g and jobs done?