AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head measurements between the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Intel Core 7 150HL. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and neither processor has a recorded win in direct comparison testing. However, the AMD processor has a substantial body of benchmark results, while the Intel part has none recorded in the database.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers an average benchmark score of 58386 across all recorded workloads. This places it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Core 7 150HL, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database holds no performance measurements for this Intel SKU.

The data does allow indirect positioning through the Ryzen's nearest rivals. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, which records an average score of 58323. It trails the Intel Xeon w5-2545 by 0.2%, with that chip scoring 58504. The Ryzen also leads the Intel Core i9-14900 by 0.5%, as the i9-14900 averages 58115. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits 0.7% above the Ryzen 7 9850X3D with a score of 58826. These deltas are all within a narrow band of 1.2 percentage points, indicating that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D performs in the same tier as these established desktop and workstation parts.

Looking at the individual recorded workloads for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the Cinebench R23 multi-core test returns a score of 22807, while the single-core test returns 2228. The older Cinebench R15 suite shows 3551 for multi-core and 343 for single-core. In PassMark tests, the multithread score is 41318, and the single-thread score is 4704. The floating point math workload produces 81998, while integer math reaches 123140. Data compression scores 474501, and data encryption scores 22856. Extended instructions record 39272, find prime numbers returns 435, physics scores 4171, and random string sorting scores 49764.

Because the Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries, no direct numeric comparison between the two parts is possible in this database. The analysis that follows relies on the architectural and specification differences between the two processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, different process nodes, and different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built by TSMC on a 4 nm process and contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built by Intel on a 10 nm process. The database lists no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores and more threads, but its base clock is 2.40 GHz and its boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The AMD part runs at a 4.70 GHz base clock and a 5.60 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen's clocks are substantially higher on both metrics.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150HL has 2 MB of L2 cache per core but only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part carries four times the L3 capacity of the Intel part, a major difference in cache depth.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it, and it does not support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities are not equal. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Core 7 150HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers a newer PCIe generation and three times the lane count.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Core 7 150HL includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both processors target the desktop market segment, and both are listed as active in production status.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Core 7 150HL has a locked multiplier. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen's release date is recorded as 2026-01-28, and the Intel part's release date is recorded as 2024-04-07. The Ryzen's launch MSRP is $499; the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The power envelopes differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a TDP of 120, while the Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45. The Intel part is rated for a much lower thermal load, consistent with its lower clock speeds and reduced PCIe and memory capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has four times the L3 capacity.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 only, with ECC support. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but it does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150HL has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What PCIe generation and lane count does each processor provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 150HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Which processor has a recorded average benchmark score?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has recorded benchmark scores in the database, with an average score of 58386 and a 92nd percentile ranking. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries and an average score of 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core 7 150HL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 4.70 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 120 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 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 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-01-28 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $499 | Not recorded |

| Part number | 100-000001973 | Unknown |

| Average benchmark score | 58386 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 92 | 50 |

The two processors share a few characteristics. Both have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both target the desktop market segment. Both are active in production. Everything else in the recorded specifications differs.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear differentiation between the two processors, but with an important caveat: the Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark results in the database, so its actual performance cannot be compared numerically.

For workloads that depend on single-thread speed and high clock rates, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has the advantage on paper. Its boost clock of 5.60 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 5.00 GHz, and its base clock of 4.70 GHz is nearly double the Intel part's 2.40 GHz. The Ryzen's 96 MB of shared L3 cache also gives it a large caching advantage over the Core 7 150HL's 24 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

For workloads that scale with core count, the Intel Core 7 150HL offers more raw parallelism. Its 14 cores and 20 threads exceed the Ryzen's 8 cores and 16 threads. However, the Intel part operates at lower clocks and has no recorded benchmark scores to confirm how that core advantage translates into measured performance.

The platform capabilities strongly favor the AMD part. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, supports ECC memory, delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 150HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, does not support ECC memory, has no recorded memory bandwidth, and has a locked multiplier. The Ryzen also has a newer process node, 4 nm versus 10 nm, and a newer release date.

The Intel Core 7 150HL does have advantages in specific areas. Its TDP of 45 is much lower than the Ryzen's 120, indicating a smaller thermal envelope. It supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which can matter for systems with existing DDR4 memory. It has more cores and threads, and it has a larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB.

The database's benchmark results for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D show it performing within a tight 1.2 percentage point band of four established rivals, including the Intel Core i9-14900 and the Intel Xeon w5-2545. That positioning, combined with its 92nd percentile ranking, indicates a processor that performs at a high level among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 150HL's 50th percentile ranking with no recorded scores means it cannot be positioned relative to those same rivals.

The choice between the two depends on the priorities of the system builder. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers recorded high-end benchmark performance, a large L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 7 150HL offers a lower thermal envelope, more cores and threads, DDR4 compatibility, and a smaller L2-per-core advantage, but it lacks any recorded performance data in this database.