AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: a matchup that reads like a study in extremes. The Ryzen 5 150 is a 6-core mobile part built for efficiency, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core desktop flagship aimed at throughput. The benchmark database shows one decisive outcome in raw performance, but the architectural split tells a broader story about what each processor is designed to do. The data covers an 11-test passmark suite, and every single test lands in favor of the Intel part. The margins are massive, but the context of the Ryzen 5 150 as a low-power mobile chip matters when interpreting the results.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. That is 11 wins out of 11 tests, with no test favoring the AMD Ryzen 5 150. The most lopsided result is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 615 against AMD's 47, a delta of -92.4% in AMD's favor (meaning AMD trails by that margin). Even the smallest Intel victory, passmark_integer_math at 175986 versus 62151, still represents a 64.7% gap.

The Ryzen 5 150 does not win any test, but its profile is not built for winning these particular workloads. It is a mobile processor with a 35 watt TDP, and its scores reflect a design goal of balancing power draw with adequate performance. The Intel part, with a 125 watt TDP and desktop-class cooling assumptions, simply has more headroom to throw at compute-heavy tasks. Where the Ryzen 5 150 would logically fit, in thin-and-light laptops or low-power compact systems, the database does not capture those use cases directly. The recorded benchmarks are all passmark workloads, and in every one of them, the Intel chip dominates.

For single-thread performance, the Intel part leads by 37.7% (5068 versus 3155). For multithreaded work, the gap grows to 74.5% (68574 versus 17492). The Intel chip also leads in data compression by 73.7%, encryption by 77.3%, and floating point math by 84.7%. Each category shows a similar pattern: Intel wins, often by three to four times the AMD score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 210 mm². It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M, and the socket is AMD Socket FP7, which is designed for mobile platforms.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses an Arrow Lake Refresh design on a 3 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. It has 24 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The cache is significantly larger: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory bandwidth is 115.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5. It also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, and the socket is Intel Socket 1851 for desktop use.

The process node difference is notable: 6 nm versus 3 nm. The Intel chip uses a more advanced fabrication process, which typically allows for higher clock speeds and better transistor density. The transistor count is listed only for Intel at 17,800 million; the AMD pack does not provide a transistor figure. The die size difference is 33 mm², with Intel being larger.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with the same 20 lanes. That is a full generation ahead in interconnect speed, which matters for storage and discrete GPUs that can use the extra bandwidth.

The multiplier is unlocked on the Intel part, while the AMD part is locked. This means the Intel chip can be overclocked, assuming the rest of the platform supports it. The AMD part cannot be adjusted in the same way.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by platform and workload. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. Its average benchmark score is 93785, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34881, placing it in the 84th percentile. That is a 58904 point difference in average score, which is roughly 2.7 times the AMD total.

For anyone building a desktop system where performance is the only criterion, the Intel part wins outright. It offers 24 cores, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and more than double the memory bandwidth. The nearest rivals to the Intel chip are server-class parts: the Intel Xeon 6520P at 93786 (a 0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4564P at 95183 (-1.5%), and the AMD EPYC 9175F at 95615 (-1.9%). This places the Core Ultra 7 in the same performance tier as enterprise silicon.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits in a different category. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 (0% delta), the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 (-0.3%). These are mobile or low-power parts, which aligns with the Ryzen 5 150's mobile market segment and 35 watt TDP. If the use case is a laptop or a compact system where power draw and heat are limiting factors, the Ryzen 5 150 is the appropriate choice. The database does not include battery life or thermal tests, but the TDP alone indicates a design target of efficiency over peak throughput.

The Intel part is not a practical fit for mobile use given its 125 watt TDP and desktop socket. The choice comes down to whether the system is stationary or portable, and whether the workload can use the massive core count and clock speed advantage of the Intel chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel part boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD part boosts to 4.55 GHz. That is a 0.95 GHz advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD part support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus does support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel part has 115.2 GB/s, which is higher than the AMD part's 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR5.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus averages 93785, placing it in the 96th percentile. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34881, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel part has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-test margin is in passmark_find_prime_numbers. Intel scores 615, AMD scores 47, a delta of -92.4%. This test is highly sensitive to core count and clock speed, so the 24-core Intel chip with a 5.50 GHz boost dominates.

Passmark_floating_point_math shows Intel at 229491 versus AMD at 35118, a delta of -84.7%. Floating point workloads scale well with core count, and the Intel part has four times the cores.

Passmark_physics has Intel at 4064 and AMD at 806, a delta of -80.2%. This test also favors the higher core count and clock speed of the Intel chip.

Passmark_data_encryption shows Intel at 59097 and AMD at 13425, a delta of -77.3%. Encryption often benefits from dedicated instructions and parallel execution, both of which favor Intel here.

Passmark_extended_instructions and passmark_random_string_sorting both show Intel at 63506 and 96945 respectively, with AMD at 14675 and 22382. Both deltas are -76.9%.

Passmark_multithread has Intel at 68574 and AMD at 17492, a delta of -74.5%. This is the broadest measure of parallel performance, and it confirms the core count advantage.

Passmark_data_compression shows Intel at 804322 and AMD at 211289, a delta of -73.7%. Compression workloads scale with both cores and memory bandwidth, and Intel leads in both.

Passmark_integer_math is the closest Intel win, at 175986 versus 62151, a delta of -64.7%. Even here, Intel is nearly three times ahead.

Passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread both show Intel at 5068 and AMD at 3155, a delta of -37.7%. This is the smallest margin, but it still represents a significant single-core advantage for Intel.

The pattern is consistent. Intel wins every test, with margins ranging from 37.7% to 92.4%. The AMD part has no recorded wins in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 3.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.55 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. The TDP is 35 watts for AMD and 125 watts for Intel.

The process node is 6 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, both fabricated by TSMC. The die size is 210 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel. Intel lists 17,800 million transistors; AMD does not list a transistor count.

Cache sizes differ substantially. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. Bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 115.2 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported only on Intel.

PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M for AMD and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for Intel.

The sockets are AMD Socket FP7 for the mobile part and Intel Socket 1851 for the desktop part. The multiplier is locked on AMD and unlocked on Intel. The market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The release dates are September 30, 2025 for AMD and March 10, 2026 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $299. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.