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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Core 7 150UL occupy very different positions in the database. The AMD part sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part is at the 50th percentile. That gap is reflected in the complete absence of head-to-head benchmark data for the Intel Core 7 150UL, which has no recorded PassMark scores in any test category. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, by contrast, has a full suite of eleven benchmark results.

The AMD processor delivers an average benchmark score of 44,573 across its tested workloads. Its nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342, delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309, delta 0.6%) all sit within a fraction of a percent of that figure. The Intel Core i5-14600 is slightly ahead at 44,889, a delta of -0.7% relative to the AMD chip. These are tightly clustered results, meaning the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is effectively trading blows with a group of high-end mobile and desktop processors.

Looking at the individual workloads, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D shows particularly strong performance in data compression, scoring 271,649 in the PassMark data compression test. Its multithreaded score of 25,047 is substantial for a six-core part, and the integer math result of 70,774 reinforces that strength. In floating-point math, the chip scores 43,594, while extended instructions reach 20,455. The single-thread score is 3,494, which places it comfortably in the upper tier for lightly threaded workloads.

The Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark entries at all in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no nearest rivals listed. This makes direct numerical comparison impossible. What the database does show is the structural difference: the AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is a 10-core, 12-thread desktop processor with a 15 W TDP. The Intel chip has a lower base clock of 1.70 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the AMD chip's 4.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins every performance category for which there is a measurement. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark scores, so no workload can be credited to it from the database. That does not mean the Intel part is without merit; its specifications point to a different design goal.

The AMD chip is built for sustained throughput. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout feature, and its 65 W TDP allows for far more aggressive clock behavior across all cores. The 4.00 GHz base clock means even under load, the processor is running at a relatively high frequency. The data compression score of 271,649 and the multithread score of 25,047 indicate a chip that excels at heavily threaded tasks such as rendering, scientific computing, and content creation.

The Intel Core 7 150UL, with its 15 W TDP and 1.70 GHz base clock, is designed for efficiency. Its 10 cores and 12 threads match the thread count of the AMD part, but the lower power envelope means the Intel chip will sustain much lower all-core frequencies. The 5.00 GHz boost clock shows it can reach high single-thread speeds when needed, but likely only for short bursts. With 12 MB of shared L3 cache, the Intel chip has a fraction of the cache capacity of the AMD part.

In practical terms, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins all compute-bound workloads based on the database results. The Intel Core 7 150UL would win in scenarios where power consumption is the primary constraint, such as passively cooled systems or always-on devices, but the database does not contain measurements to confirm that advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses the Raphael codename, part of the Zen 4 generation, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

The cache hierarchy differs substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's L3 cache is eight times larger, which is a critical advantage for workloads that benefit from large working sets residing in cache.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports DDR5 memory only, over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database, and it does not support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). That gives the AMD part both a generational advantage in bandwidth and a threefold advantage in lane count.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmark results for either part.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 150UL. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $269. The Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 150UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 W.

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 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 150UL?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has eleven recorded PassMark results.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Launch MSRP | $269 | Not recorded |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 89 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 44,573 | 0 |

| Release Date | 2025-11-11 | 2024-04-07 |