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

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 201E is the processor for users who need proven, measurable compute performance in a desktop system. The data shows it delivers a full suite of benchmark results, including a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 12613 and a single-core score of 1780, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 150UL, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of zero. For anyone building a system where workload performance is the priority, the Core 3 201E is the only one of these two with data confirming it can deliver.

The Core 7 150UL is a 15-watt part with 10 cores and 12 threads, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Its appeal rests on its specifications rather than recorded results. The Core 3 201E uses 60 watts, has 4 cores and 8 threads, boosts to 4.80 GHz, and includes UHD Graphics 730. The absence of benchmark data for the Core 7 150UL means its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database. The Core 3 201E is the safer choice for tasks that depend on confirmed multi-threaded and single-threaded scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better recorded multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E. It has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5297, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1271. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700. They also share the same 10 nm process node, 12 MB of shared L3 cache, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is higher than the Core 3 201E's 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not list ECC memory support.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher PCIe generation?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 150UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 3 201E is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201E is a 4-core, 8-thread part, while the Core 7 150UL is a 10-core, 12-thread part. The thread count difference is notable: the Core 7 150UL has 12 threads across 10 cores, indicating a hybrid arrangement where not all cores contribute equal thread counts. The Core 3 201E's 8 threads across 4 cores is a conventional arrangement.

Cache hierarchies are similar in structure. Both list 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is recorded for the Core 3 201E at 163 mm², while the Core 7 150UL has no die size listed.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Core 7 150UL's integrated solution is positioned as a higher-tier graphics option based on the naming scheme.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Core 3 201E has 4 cores; Core 7 150UL has 10 cores.
• Threads: Core 3 201E has 8 threads; Core 7 150UL has 12 threads.
• Base clock: Core 3 201E runs at 3.60 GHz; Core 7 150UL runs at 1.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz; Core 7 150UL boosts to 5.00 GHz.
• TDP: Core 3 201E is rated at 60 watts; Core 7 150UL is rated at 15 watts.
• Architecture: Core 3 201E is Bartlett Lake; Core 7 150UL is Raptor Lake.
• Codename: Core 3 201E is Bartlett Lake; Core 7 150UL is Raptor Lake-PS.
• Generation: Core 3 201E is Core 3 (Bartlett Lake); Core 7 150UL is Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS).
• Die size: Core 3 201E is 163 mm²; Core 7 150UL is not listed.
• Memory bandwidth: Core 3 201E is 76.8 GB/s; Core 7 150UL is not listed.
• ECC memory: Core 3 201E supports ECC; Core 7 150UL does not.
• PCIe: Core 3 201E is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only); Core 7 150UL is Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated graphics: Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730; Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.
• Release date: Core 3 201E released on 2025-01-12; Core 7 150UL released on 2024-04-07.
• Launch MSRP: Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134; Core 7 150UL has no launch MSRP listed.
• Part number: Core 3 201E is SRVTR; Core 7 150UL is unknown.

Fields that are the same include the socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (1.25 MB per core), L3 cache (12 MB shared), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier lock state (both locked).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core 7 150UL has zero recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible. However, the Core 3 201E's individual benchmark results provide a clear picture of its performance profile.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 3 201E scores 12613 multi-core and 1780 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multi-core and 747 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1271 multi-core and 179 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that handles both multi-threaded rendering workloads and single-threaded tasks with solid results.

The PassMark suite shows the Core 3 201E's strengths in specific operations. It scores 164160 in data compression, 8931 in data encryption, 11035 in extended instructions, 57 in find prime numbers, 33260 in floating point math, 43894 in integer math, 14839 in multithread, 1141 in physics, 17783 in random string sorting, and 3482 in single-thread tests. The integer math score of 43894 and floating point math score of 33260 are the highest recorded compute figures for this part.

The Core 3 201E's average benchmark score is 19056. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F with 19039 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U with 18982 (0.4% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X with 18979 (0.4% delta). This places the Core 3 201E statistically level with these processors, within a 0.4% margin across the group.

The Core 7 150UL has no benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. Its 50th percentile ranking versus all CPUs is based on its specification profile rather than measured performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in every measurable performance category because it is the only processor of the two with recorded data. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 12613 and single-core score of 1780 confirm it can execute both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark integer math score of 43894 and floating point math score of 33260 indicate strong number-crunching capability. Data compression at 164160 and random string sorting at 17783 show solid memory and logic performance. Its 73rd percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database reinforces that it performs above the median.

The Core 3 201E also wins on platform features. It supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 150UL does not. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, double the lane count and a newer generation than the Core 7 150UL's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Its memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s, a figure absent for the Core 7 150UL. The Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 1.70 GHz for the Core 7 150UL, and its 60-watt TDP reflects a performance-oriented power envelope.

The Intel Core 7 150UL wins on specification-based attributes that favor efficiency and flexibility. Its 15-watt TDP is substantially lower than the Core 3 201E's 60 watts, making it the clear choice for power-constrained systems. Its 10 cores and 12 threads provide a higher core count on paper. Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz is higher than the Core 3 201E's 4.80 GHz. The Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated solution is a more capable graphics unit than the UHD Graphics 730, based on the product tier. The Core 7 150UL also has an earlier release date of 2024-04-07 compared to the Core 3 201E's 2025-01-12.

The Core 7 150UL wins in scenarios where lower power draw, a higher core count, a higher boost clock, or superior integrated graphics matter more than verified performance. The Core 3 201E wins in every scenario where actual compute results, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or confirmed single-thread and multi-thread scores are required. The database shows no benchmark evidence that the Core 7 150UL can match the Core 3 201E's recorded performance, so the Core 3 201E is the defensible choice for workloads that depend on measurable throughput.