Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the Intel Core 3 201E and Intel Core 7 150HL?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core 7 150HL offers more than triple the core count and 2.5 times the thread count.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150HL has a lower base clock of 2.40 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly double the amount.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 150HL does not.

Q: What integrated graphics are included in each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, which is the more capable integrated solution.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core 7 150HL delivers substantially more cores and threads within a lower power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform and are built on the same 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Both use the same L1 cache configuration of 80 KB per core. The similarities end there, as the underlying designs diverge significantly.

The Intel Core 3 201E belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and uses a uniform 4-core, 8-thread layout with all cores identical in nature. Its L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core, and the shared L3 cache totals 12 MB. This is a straightforward monolithic desktop design without hybrid architecture elements.

The Intel Core 7 150HL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. It uses a hybrid core arrangement typical of that generation, combining 14 cores and 20 threads. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and the shared L3 cache doubles to 24 MB. This larger cache hierarchy supports the additional cores and threads.

The PCIe implementation differs as well. The Core 3 201E supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 7 150HL supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This represents a difference in both interface generation and available lane count.

Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for both, and both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 150HL has no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the Core 3 201E but not on the Core 7 150HL.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Core 3 201E carries UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 150HL carries Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Iris Xe solution is the higher-tier integrated graphics option.

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $134. The Core 7 150HL was released earlier on 2024-04-07 and has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split in workload suitability. The Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 7 150HL sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile difference reflects the fact that the Core 3 has a full benchmark suite recorded, while the Core 7 150HL has no benchmark scores in the database at all.

For workloads that depend on raw multithreaded throughput, the Core 7 150HL has the structural advantage on paper: 14 cores and 20 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads, plus double the L3 cache. The lower base clock of 2.40 GHz is offset by a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, so single-threaded peak capability favors the Core 7 as well.

For workloads that depend on sustained all-core operation at a fixed frequency, the Core 3 201E's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz provides a more consistent floor. Its 60 watt TDP is higher than the Core 7's 45 watt TDP, which suggests the Core 3 is designed to hold higher clocks across all cores without the power management complexity of a hybrid layout.

The Core 3 201E also carries advantages in platform features. It supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 does not. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. These features position the Core 3 for reliability-oriented and I/O-heavy desktop builds.

The Core 7 150HL, by contrast, offers the stronger integrated graphics and the larger core count. It is better suited for workloads that can use many threads and benefit from the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The absence of benchmark scores for the Core 7 means the database cannot currently confirm its real-world performance level.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

Cores: Core 3 201E has 4 cores; Core 7 150HL has 14 cores.

Threads: Core 3 201E has 8 threads; Core 7 150HL has 20 threads.

Base clock: Core 3 201E runs at 3.60 GHz; Core 7 150HL runs at 2.40 GHz.

Boost clock: Core 3 201E reaches 4.80 GHz; Core 7 150HL reaches 5.00 GHz.

TDP: Core 3 201E is rated at 60 watts; Core 7 150HL is rated at 45 watts.

Architecture: Core 3 201E uses Bartlett Lake; Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake.

Codename: Core 3 201E is Bartlett Lake; Core 7 150HL is Raptor Lake-PS.

L2 cache: Core 3 201E has 1.25 MB per core; Core 7 150HL has 2 MB per core.

L3 cache: Core 3 201E has 12 MB shared; Core 7 150HL has 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth: Core 3 201E lists 76.8 GB/s; Core 7 150HL has no recorded figure.

ECC memory: Supported on Core 3 201E; not supported on Core 7 150HL.

PCIe: Core 3 201E uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes; Core 7 150HL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics: Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730; Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Release date: Core 3 201E released 2025-01-12; Core 7 150HL released 2024-04-07.

Launch MSRP: Core 3 201E has $134; Core 7 150HL has none recorded.

Both processors use the same 10 nm process, the same Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use a dual-channel memory bus, have locked multipliers, and are currently in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for each side. This means there are no recorded scores that directly pit the Core 3 201E against the Core 7 150HL in the same test.

The Core 3 201E does have a complete benchmark suite recorded. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12613, and its single-core score is 1780. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multicore and 747 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1271 multicore and 179 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 3 201E include a multithread score of 14839, a single-thread score of 3482, integer math at 43894, floating point math at 33260, data compression at 164160, data encryption at 8931, extended instructions at 11035, find prime numbers at 57, physics at 1141, and random string sorting at 17783.

The nearest rivals to the Core 3 201E in the database provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.4% delta. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, a 0.4% delta. The Core 3 201E's average benchmark score is 19056, placing it just ahead of all four nearest rivals.

The Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 comes from the overall distribution of CPUs with recorded data, but there is no direct measurement to compare against the Core 3 201E.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in every category where the database has actual measured performance. It has a complete benchmark record, an average score of 19056, and a 73rd percentile ranking. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS by 0%, the Intel Core i5-12400F by 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.4%, and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.4% in average score. The recorded scores show a processor that competes at the level of recent mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

The Core 3 201E also wins on platform features that matter for specific use cases. ECC memory support makes it suitable for error-sensitive computing environments. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides higher bandwidth for expansion cards and storage devices. The higher base clock of 3.60 GHz gives it a sustained all-core frequency advantage for workloads that do not scale with additional cores.

The Intel Core 7 150HL wins on structural specifications that indicate potential in multithreaded and graphics workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a theoretical advantage in heavily parallel tasks. The 24 MB of L3 cache, double that of the Core 3, benefits workloads with large working sets. The Iris Xe Graphics 96EU is a stronger integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730. The higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz gives it a peak single-thread ceiling above the Core 3's 4.80 GHz.

The Core 7 150HL also wins on power efficiency in terms of performance per watt at the specification level. It delivers more cores and threads within a 45 watt TDP, compared to the Core 3's 60 watt TDP. The lower base clock of 2.40 GHz is the trade-off for that efficiency.

The database cannot currently confirm the Core 7 150HL's real-world performance because no benchmark scores are recorded for it. The Core 3 201E has the full weight of measured data behind it. Any selection between the two should weigh the Core 7's superior core, thread, cache, and graphics specifications against the Core 3's complete benchmark validation, ECC support, and higher PCIe capability.