Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 3 304 and Intel Core 7 150HL?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in process node between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core 7 150HL uses a 10 nm process node.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X only.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has 6 MB (shared) of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB (shared) of L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 W.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 304 belongs to the Wildcat Lake generation and uses the Wildcat Lake codename. It is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 150HL is part of the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-PS, and uses a 10 nm process node. The Core 3 304 features Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe), while the Core 7 150HL integrates Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The socket types differ significantly. The Core 3 304 uses Intel BGA 1516, which is a mobile-oriented socket. The Core 7 150HL uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket. The Core 3 304 is classified as a mobile market segment part, whereas the Core 7 150HL is classified as a desktop market segment part.

Cache architecture reveals a major difference. The Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150HL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L2 cache on the Core 7 150HL is substantially larger, and its total L3 cache is four times the capacity of the Core 3 304.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 3 304 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 150HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309, while the Core 7 150HL has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 304, but the Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the head-to-head comparison. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means a direct score comparison between the two cannot be made from the recorded data.

The Intel Core 3 304 has a percentile ranking of 68 among all CPUs, based on an average benchmark score of 13745. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13786 with a delta of -0.3%, the Intel Core i7-8750H, which scores 13868 with a delta of -0.9%, the Intel Core 5 120UL, which scores 13594 with a delta of 1.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7443, which scores 13936 with a delta of -1.4%. The Core 3 304 sits within roughly 1.4% of these rivals in either direction.

For the Core 3 304, individual benchmark results are recorded. In Cinebench R15, it scores 849 for multicore and 264 for singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4160 for multicore and 587 for singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 5263 for multicore and 1765 for singlecore. PassMark results include data compression at 114775, data encryption at 8501, extended instructions at 9686, find prime numbers at 68, floating point math at 29722, integer math at 24640, multithread at 11625, physics at 868, random string sorting at 13659, and single thread at 3614.

The Core 7 150HL has a percentile ranking of 50 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0. Its nearest rivals list is empty. The absence of benchmark data for the Core 7 150HL prevents a direct head-to-head comparison. The Core 3 304 delivers a measurable performance profile, while the Core 7 150HL has no recorded scores to compare against.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 3 304 and 2.40 GHz for the Core 7 150HL. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz for the Core 3 304 and 5.00 GHz for the Core 7 150HL. TDP is 15 W for the Core 3 304 and 45 W for the Core 7 150HL.

The socket is Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 3 304 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 150HL. The architecture is listed as null for the Core 3 304, but Raptor Lake for the Core 7 150HL. The codename is Wildcat Lake for the Core 3 304 and Raptor Lake-PS for the Core 7 150HL. The generation is Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) for the Core 3 304 and Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) for the Core 7 150HL.

The process node is 3 nm for the Core 3 304 and 10 nm for the Core 7 150HL. L1 cache is 192 KB for the Core 3 304 and 80 KB (per core) for the Core 7 150HL. L2 cache is 2.5 MB for the Core 3 304 and 2 MB (per core) for the Core 7 150HL. L3 cache is 6 MB (shared) for the Core 3 304 and 24 MB (shared) for the Core 7 150HL.

Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Core 3 304, and DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 7 150HL. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 3 304 and dual-channel for the Core 7 150HL. Memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s for the Core 3 304 and null for the Core 7 150HL. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only) for the Core 3 304 and Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only) for the Core 7 150HL. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for the Core 3 304 and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for the Core 7 150HL.

The market segment is mobile for the Core 3 304 and desktop for the Core 7 150HL. The release date is 2026-04-15 for the Core 3 304 and 2024-04-07 for the Core 7 150HL. The launch MSRP is $309 for the Core 3 304 and null for the Core 7 150HL. The part number is SAE3K for the Core 3 304 and unknown for the Core 7 150HL.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors aimed at different segments. The Intel Core 3 304 is a mobile part with a 3 nm process node, 5 cores, 5 threads, a 15 W TDP, and a single-channel memory bus. It has a percentile ranking of 68, placing it above the midpoint of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 13745 places it within 1.4% of rivals such as the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, Intel Core i7-8750H, Intel Core 5 120UL, and AMD EPYC 7443.

The Intel Core 7 150HL is a desktop part with a 10 nm process node, 14 cores, 20 threads, a 45 W TDP, and a dual-channel memory bus. It has a percentile ranking of 50, placing it at the midpoint of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 0, and no benchmark scores are recorded for it. This means the Core 7 150HL cannot be compared directly to the Core 3 304 using the database's head-to-head results.

The Core 3 304 is the only one with measured performance data. It delivers a single-thread score of 3614 in PassMark and a multicore score of 5263 in Cinebench R23. The Core 7 150HL has no such measurements, so its performance profile is unknown from the database. The data supports the Core 3 304 as a higher-percentile part, but the Core 7 150HL's lack of scores limits any definitive ranking.

For a mobile workload with a low-power envelope, the Core 3 304 is the documented choice. For a desktop workload with a higher power budget and more cores, the Core 7 150HL offers a larger core count and higher clocks, but its performance is not quantified in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins on portability and efficiency. Its 15 W TDP, mobile market segment, and BGA 1516 socket suit compact systems. Its 3 nm process node indicates a denser manufacturing approach. Its benchmark scores show a functional performance profile across Cinebench and PassMark tests. Its percentile of 68 indicates it ranks above the average CPU in the database.

The Intel Core 7 150HL wins on raw core count and clock speed. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to 5 cores and 5 threads for the Core 3 304. Its base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz exceed the Core 3 304's 1.50 GHz and 4.30 GHz. Its 24 MB of L3 cache is four times larger than the Core 3 304's 6 MB. Its dual-channel memory bus and DDR4 support offer broader memory compatibility.

The Core 3 304 wins in memory bandwidth with 59.7 GB/s recorded, while the Core 7 150HL has no bandwidth figure. The Core 3 304 also has a more recent release date of 2026-04-15, compared to 2024-04-07 for the Core 7 150HL. The Core 3 304 has a documented launch MSRP of $309, while the Core 7 150HL has none.

The Core 7 150HL wins on PCIe lane count, providing 8 lanes versus 6 lanes for the Core 3 304. The Core 7 150HL also uses a desktop socket, allowing for standard desktop mounting, while the Core 3 304 uses a mobile BGA socket. The Core 7 150HL's Iris Xe Graphics 96EU offers a different integrated graphics configuration than the Core 3 304's Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe).

For single-thread tasks, the Core 3 304's PassMark single-thread score of 3614 is the only recorded figure. For multithreaded tasks, the Core 3 304's PassMark multithread score of 11625 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5263 are the only recorded figures. The Core 7 150HL has no such data, so any claim about its wins must rely on its core count and clock speeds from the specification fields.