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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Core 7 150UL present a stark contrast in available benchmark data. The database contains a full suite of PassMark scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, while the Intel Core 7 150UL currently has no recorded benchmark results. This absence of data for the Intel part means a direct numerical comparison is impossible at this time. The AMD processor shows a multi-thread score of 7071, a single-thread score of 2136, and an average benchmark score of 14320. The Intel Core 7 150UL has an average benchmark score of 0, placing it in the 50th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U sits in the 69th percentile.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14336, which is 0.1% higher than the 3501U. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C trails by 0.3% with a score of 14277. The Intel Core 7 160UL, a direct relative of the 150UL, scores 14232, putting it 0.6% behind the 3501U. The Intel Core i5-10400F completes the rival group with 14185, a 1% deficit. These narrow margins indicate the 3501U operates in a tightly contested performance band.

The data reveals the 3501U's strengths across specific workloads. Its floating-point math score of 12707 and integer math score of 26321 show solid arithmetic throughput. Data compression reaches 87380, while data encryption hits 5580. Extended instructions score 3274, and random string sorting manages 10414. The physics test yields 483, and prime number finding scores 21. These figures collectively produce the 14320 average, a result that places the chip comfortably above the 50th percentile mark.

Since the Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark entries, the recorded data cannot confirm any wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons. The database shows zero wins for both parts in direct matchups. What can be stated is that the Intel Core 7 160UL, a sibling in the same UL family with a different model number, scores 14232. This suggests the 150UL may perform in a similar range, but without direct measurements, any such inference remains speculative. The 3501U's 0.6% advantage over the 160UL is the only tangible link between the two product families in the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in every category where data exists, solely because the Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmarks. The 3501U delivers a multi-thread score of 7071, which reflects its 4-core, 4-thread configuration. Its single-thread score of 2136 indicates modest per-core performance, consistent with a 2.10 GHz base clock and 3.70 GHz boost clock. The 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests the 3501U outperforms a majority of processors in the database, even with only four threads.

The Intel Core 7 150UL cannot be assigned wins in any category due to missing data. Its specifications show 10 cores and 12 threads, a 1.70 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. These figures imply a different performance profile than the 3501U, but the lack of benchmark results prevents any quantitative assessment. The 150UL's 50th percentile ranking comes from its average score of 0, which is an artifact of no recorded measurements rather than a genuine performance indicator.

For workloads like data compression, encryption, and floating-point math, the 3501U has documented scores of 87380, 5580, and 12707 respectively. The Intel part has no corresponding data. The same applies to integer math, physics simulation, and random string sorting. The 3501U's 69th percentile places it ahead of the 150UL's 50th percentile in aggregate ranking, but this comparison relies on the 150UL's placeholder score of 0. The database simply does not contain enough information to determine where the Intel processor excels.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320, placing it in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150UL have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No, the Intel Core 7 150UL currently has no benchmark entries. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U compare to the Intel Core 7 160UL in average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 14320, while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232. The 3501U leads by 0.6%.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U records a single-thread score of 2136, with a matching score of 2136 for the single-thread test variant.

Q: What is the multi-thread score for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U achieves a multi-thread score of 7071 in the PassMark multi-thread test.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U or the Intel Core 7 150UL?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U ranks in the 69th percentile, while the Intel Core 7 150UL ranks in the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ, with the AMD part at 2.10 GHz and the Intel part at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks show a wider gap: 3.70 GHz for the AMD and 5.00 GHz for the Intel. Both have a 15 TDP, but their sockets diverge, with the AMD using AMD Socket FP5 and the Intel using Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations vary significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache and higher per-core L2 suggest a different memory hierarchy design.

Memory support differs, with the AMD part limited to DDR4 while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel lists no bandwidth figure. PCIe support also differs: the AMD uses Gen 3, while the Intel uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the CPU. Integrated graphics are distinct, with the AMD featuring Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel featuring Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The market segment classifications differ, with the AMD listed as Mobile and the Intel as Desktop. Release dates are not identical, with the AMD dated 2026-05-31 and the Intel dated 2024-04-07. The AMD has a part number of YM3501C4T4MFG, while the Intel lists an unknown part number. Both processors have locked multipliers and no ECC memory support.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, built on the Zen+ architecture. Its generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)). The process node is 12 nm, manufactured by GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, listed as Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS). Its process node is 10 nm, manufactured by Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded.

The core count disparity traces back to architectural choices. The Zen+ design in the AMD uses 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading disabled, resulting in 4 threads. The Intel Raptor Lake design uses 10 cores with 12 threads, implying a hybrid core arrangement or some form of thread sharing across the core configuration. The AMD's smaller core count aligns with a 12 nm process, while the Intel uses a denser 10 nm process to fit more cores.

Cache architecture reflects these design differences. The AMD's 4 MB shared L3 is a fraction of the Intel's 12 MB shared L3. Per-core L1 and L2 also differ, with the AMD using 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core versus the Intel's 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The Intel's larger L2 per core likely compensates for the reduced L1, creating a different cache hierarchy optimized for its core count.

The integrated graphics represent another architectural divergence. The AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, a Vega-based GPU, while the Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Intel's graphics solution is newer and more elaborate, but without benchmark data, the performance implications remain unquantified. The memory architecture differs as well, with the AMD limited to DDR4 and the Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5, giving the Intel platform more flexibility in memory choices.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only processor with measurable performance. Its average benchmark score of 14320 and 69th percentile ranking provide concrete evidence of its capabilities. The Intel Core 7 150UL, with no benchmark entries and an average score of 0, cannot be evaluated on performance grounds. The 50th percentile ranking for the Intel part is a placeholder, not a performance indicator.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's closest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, which scores 14336, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core 7 160UL, a close relative of the 150UL, scores 14232, placing it 0.6% behind the 3501U. This suggests the 150UL might perform similarly to the 160UL, but the database lacks direct evidence. The 3501U's 69th percentile puts it in a stronger aggregate position than the 150UL's 50th percentile, but the latter is unverified.

For users selecting between these two parts, the data supports the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U for any task requiring documented performance. The 3501U delivers a multi-thread score of 7071 and a single-thread score of 2136, with specific strengths in data compression at 87380 and floating-point math at 12707. The Intel Core 7 150UL offers a higher core count, 10 cores and 12 threads, and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, but these specifications lack corroborating benchmark results.

The Intel part does hold specification advantages that could matter in certain contexts. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache, DDR5 memory support, and Gen 4 PCIe lanes are features the AMD lacks. However, the database contains no measurements to confirm these specifications translate into better performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U remains the only choice backed by actual benchmark scores, and its 69th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms most CPUs in the database. Until the Intel Core 7 150UL receives benchmark entries, the recorded data favors the AMD processor decisively.