Intel N250
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Basic

The Intel N250 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (6 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $610.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 271% faster and its entry price is $23 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel N250 a good processor?

The Intel N250 is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (6 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 246 of 271 and delivers 7.7% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the Intel N250 from?

Intel N250 came out in 2025.

How much does a laptop with the Intel N250 cost?

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $610.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 271% faster and its entry price is $23 lower.

Specs

Model N250
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® N
Socket BGA 1264
Boost frequency 3,8 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 4
Frequency 1,3 GHz
Cache 6 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#246 of 271
Relative performance 7.7%
Laptops 1
Price from $610
Average price $610

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $587 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $899 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus - X1P42100 28.6% From $831 Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 28.2% From $699

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