AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a full suite of recorded PassMark results, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark scores listed in the database. This means the Intel part cannot be credited with any measured wins, and the AMD processor holds all recorded performance data points. The Ryzen 5 3501U sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 7 150HL is recorded at the 50th percentile, a gap that reflects the absence of direct measurements for the Intel chip rather than any observed performance deficit.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, the strongest recorded results appear in data compression, integer math, and random string sorting. The PassMark data compression score of 87,380 is the highest single-test figure in its record, followed by integer math at 26,321 and floating point math at 12,707. The single-thread score of 2,136 and the multithread score of 7,071 provide a complete picture of its throughput characteristics. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 14,320, placing it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14,336) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277).

The Intel Core 7 150HL, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be matched against these figures. Its percentile ranking of 50 suggests a mid-pack position in the database, but without scores for single-thread, multithread, or any workload-specific tests, the data does not support a claim of wins in any category. The section therefore resolves to a single-sided analysis: all measurable performance outcomes belong to the AMD processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a 3000 series mobile chip built on the Picasso codename, using the Zen+ microarchitecture at a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. It packages 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 150HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, using the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip provides 14 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that implies a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not break down the core types. Base and boost clocks also differ: the Ryzen runs at 2.10 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost, while the Core 7 runs at 2.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 advantage for Intel is substantial, six times the AMD shared pool.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe generation also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 3, while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics are another point of divergence. The AMD chip integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel chip integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is classified in the Mobile market segment, the Intel processor in the Desktop segment. The Intel part carries a higher thermal design power of 45 watts compared to the AMD part's 15 watts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark results exist in the database for this pairing. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible.

What the data does allow is a comparison of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U against its nearest recorded rivals, which include two AMD parts and two Intel parts. The Ryzen 5 3501U's average benchmark score of 14,320 is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14,336), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 160UL (14,232), and 1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-10400F (14,185). These deltas are small, all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 5 3501U sits in a tightly clustered performance band among these alternatives.

Within its own benchmark suite, the Ryzen 5 3501U shows a clear hierarchy. The data compression score of 87,380 dwarfs the other tests, reflecting a workload where the chip's memory subsystem and integer throughput excel. Integer math at 26,321 and floating point math at 12,707 show a roughly two-to-one ratio in favor of integer operations. Random string sorting at 10,414 and data encryption at 5,580 round out the mid-range. The extended instructions score of 3,274 and the find prime numbers score of 21 are the lowest recorded, the latter indicating weak performance on that specific prime-number search workload. Physics simulation scores 483, which is low relative to the multithread score of 7,071, suggesting that the physics test does not scale well with this processor's configuration.

The single-thread score of 2,136 is identical to the singlethread score of 2,136, confirming a consistent measurement across the two naming conventions in the database. The multithread score of 7,071 is roughly 3.3 times the single-thread score, which is consistent with a 4-core, 4-thread part where parallel scaling is limited by the absence of SMT. For comparison, a 14-core, 20-thread part like the Core 7 150HL would be expected to show a much larger multithread-to-single-thread ratio, but no measured data exists to confirm that expectation.

The Verdict

The data supports one clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only processor in this pairing with any recorded performance results. Its average benchmark score of 14,320 and 69th percentile ranking provide a measurable baseline. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking, which means the database cannot validate any performance claim for it.

For a user selecting between these two based strictly on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only option with evidence of performance. Its 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a 3.70 GHz boost clock and 4 MB of L3 cache delivers a single-thread score of 2,136 and a multithread score of 7,071. The Intel part offers a larger core count (14 cores, 20 threads), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz), and more L3 cache (24 MB), but none of these specifications translate into recorded benchmark outcomes.

The Intel Core 7 150HL also carries a 45 W TDP, three times the AMD part's 15 W TDP, which in a mobile or compact desktop context implies higher cooling requirements. The AMD part uses a 12 nm process, the Intel part uses a 10 nm process, but process node alone does not determine performance. The AMD part's 69th percentile versus the Intel part's 50th percentile is the only percentile comparison available, and it favors AMD.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: choose the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U if measured performance is the requirement. The Intel Core 7 150HL may have attractive specifications on paper, but the database contains no benchmark results to substantiate them. Without recorded scores, the Intel part cannot be positioned as a superior performer in any workload category.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150HL have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 150HL has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. All recorded performance data belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U?

A: The average benchmark score is 14,320, based on its recorded PassMark tests. This places it 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has more than three times the cores and five times the threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which is six times larger.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 watts.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 3501U | Intel Core 7 150HL |

|-------|--------------------|--------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 4 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Picasso | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2024-04-07 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | YM3501C4T4MFG | Unknown |