AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D records an average benchmark score of 44573, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395. The AMD part also sits at the 89th percentile versus all CPUs, compared to the Intel part’s 71st percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25047 against the Core 7 150U’s 14700, a 70.4% lead for AMD. The Ryzen also wins the Cinebench R23 multicore comparison indirectly through its PassMark physics score of 2779 versus 1012, a 174.6% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 150U wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3508 versus 3494 for the AMD chip, a 0.4% margin. That is the only head-to-head benchmark where Intel leads.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Both support 12 threads, but Intel uses more physical cores.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process from Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename with Zen 4 architecture. It is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 7 150U is a mobile chip using Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, mounted on Intel BGA 1744.

The core configurations differ significantly. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip therefore relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach 10 physical cores, though the database does not specify the exact split. AMD’s clock speeds are tighter: 4.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. Intel’s clocks range wider: 1.80 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The higher boost clock on Intel explains its narrow single-thread win.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a massive 96 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and only 12 MB shared L3. The 84 MB difference in L3 is the defining architectural gap, directly tied to AMD’s 3D V-Cache design (the “X3D” suffix implies this, though the database lists the cache sizes without a separate vCache field).

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database records no bandwidth figure for it. AMD includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics; Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. PCIe lanes favor AMD: Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Intel’s Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Production status is Active for both. The AMD part released on 2025-11-11, while the Intel part released on 2024-01-07. The AMD multiplier is locked, as is the Intel one. Neither chip allows unlocked overclocking.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by use case. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the desktop performer for compute-heavy workloads. It wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmarks, often by wide margins, and its average score of 44573 places it in the 89th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at 44466 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 44342 (0.5% behind), meaning it sits in strong company for desktop-class throughput.

The Intel Core 7 150U is a mobile part designed for efficiency. Its 15 W TDP versus AMD’s 65 W TDP, plus its 10-core count, points to a power-lean design. It wins only the single-thread test, by 0.4%, and its average score of 17395 puts it in the 71st percentile, near the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, 0.4% behind) and Ryzen 3 210 (17321, 0.4% behind). For a thin-and-light laptop, that level of single-thread performance is adequate, but the chip trails badly in multithreaded and cache-sensitive tasks.

Pick the AMD part for desktop workloads that hammer many threads, large datasets, or physics calculations. Pick the Intel part for a mobile system where low power draw and a slight single-thread edge matter more than raw throughput. The benchmark record does not suggest the Intel chip can keep pace with the AMD chip in any multi-threaded or cache-heavy scenario.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core 7 150U |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake-U |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 Raphael) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 96 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-11-11 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $269 | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D dominates the shared PassMark test suite. In data compression, AMD scores 271649 against Intel’s 158622, a 71.3% lead. Data encryption shows a 57.6% advantage: 15797 versus 10025. Extended instructions are the largest gap in percentage terms: AMD scores 20455, Intel scores 8748, a 133.8% delta. Prime number finding is even more lopsided: 221 versus 58, a 281% advantage for AMD.

Floating-point math favors AMD by 26.7% (43594 versus 34405). Integer math favors AMD by 38.6% (70774 versus 51057). The multithread test shows AMD at 25047 versus Intel’s 14700, a 70.4% margin. Physics is a 174.6% win for AMD: 2779 versus 1012. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 80.6% (32999 versus 18269).

The only Intel wins come in the single-thread test, where Intel scores 3508 against AMD’s 3494, a 0.4% margin. That result appears twice in the database (as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both with identical scores). The win is real but negligible.

Comparing the two average scores gives a broader picture. AMD’s 44573 average is roughly 2.56 times Intel’s 17395. That ratio aligns with the multithread and compression deltas, indicating the AMD chip’s advantage is consistent across sustained workloads, not just a single benchmark outlier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in every compute-heavy category measured. Data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded throughput, physics simulation, and random string sorting all go to AMD, with deltas ranging from 26.7% to 281%. The 96 MB L3 cache is the likely driver of these wins, especially in compression and sorting tasks that benefit from large resident datasets. The physics score of 2779 versus 1012 suggests strong per-core performance under simulation loads, despite AMD having fewer physical cores (6 versus 10).

The Intel Core 7 150U wins only the single-thread test, and by a slim 0.4% margin. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock gives it a narrow edge in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive code. For a mobile chip with a 15 W TDP, that single-thread capability is the practical highlight: everyday responsiveness, web browsing, and office applications often rely on single-core speed. The Intel part also has a lower base clock (1.80 GHz), which helps with power efficiency, but the database records no power draw benchmarks beyond the TDP specification.

For desktop users running heavy multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip is the clear choice. For mobile users who prioritize battery life and occasional single-thread bursts, the Intel chip offers a small but real advantage in that specific metric. The 9-to-2 benchmark win count for AMD leaves little ambiguity about overall performance.