Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear but incomplete picture. The Intel Core 5 211TE has a full benchmark suite, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15370. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% lower average score), the AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% higher), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% lower). The Core 7 150UL, by contrast, holds the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no performance measurements exist for direct comparison.

For users selecting strictly from available data, the Core 5 211TE is the only part with measurable performance. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150UL also has 10 cores but only 12 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150UL targets a lower power envelope at 15 W versus 45 W for the Core 5 211TE, which suggests different intended workloads, but without benchmark data, the Core 7 150UL cannot be positioned as a performance alternative.

Benchmark results indicate the Core 5 211TE handles multi-threaded workloads with measured Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201 and single-core score of 1722. The absence of any scores for the Core 7 150UL means any claim of superiority for that chip would lack database support. The decision, therefore, rests on the Core 5 211TE having verified performance and the Core 7 150UL having none recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same foundry. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The architectural separation begins with codename and generation. The Core 5 211TE uses Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core 7 150UL uses Raptor Lake-PS and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation, with its architecture listed as Raptor Lake.

The core and thread counts differ despite both having 10 cores. The Core 5 211TE supports 16 threads, while the Core 7 150UL supports 12 threads. This indicates a different core topology, likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores that yields fewer threads in the Raptor Lake-PS part. The L3 cache also differs: the Core 5 211TE has 20 MB shared, while the Core 7 150UL has 12 MB shared.

Clock behavior separates the two as well. Both list a 1.70 GHz base clock. The Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Core 7 150UL boosts to 5.00 GHz. The power envelope is markedly different: the Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP, and the Core 7 150UL has a 15 W TDP. This makes the Core 7 150UL a lower-power design, which aligns with its lower L3 cache and reduced thread count.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 211TE has a measured memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 150UL has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support differs: the Core 5 211TE supports ECC, the Core 7 150UL does not. PCIe capability also differs. The Core 5 211TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 150UL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 211TE pairs with UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, which indicates a different graphics tier, though no graphics benchmarks are available in the database.

The die size is recorded only for the Core 5 211TE at 215 mm². The Core 7 150UL has no die size entry. The production status for both is Active. The Core 5 211TE launched on 2025-01-12, and the Core 7 150UL launched on 2024-04-07.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211TE wins in every measurable category, simply because the database contains no benchmark scores for the Core 7 150UL. The recorded data shows the Core 5 211TE with wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1229) and single-core (173), Cinebench R20 multi-core (5124) and single-core (723), and Cinebench R23 multi-core (12201) and single-core (1722). PassMark results also favor the Core 5 211TE across data compression (133434), data encryption (7231), extended instructions (8615), find prime numbers (72), floating point math (26150), integer math (33991), multithread (11685), physics (1278), random string sorting (14838), and single thread (1408).

The Core 7 150UL does have a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, which could imply an advantage in lightly threaded, clock-sensitive tasks. However, no benchmark confirms this. The lower 15 W TDP means the Core 7 150UL could be preferable for thermally constrained or power-limited desktop configurations, but the database provides no performance verification.

The Core 5 211TE has other structural advantages. It supports ECC memory, which suits error-sensitive workloads. It has a wider PCIe implementation with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, beneficial for storage and expansion. The larger 20 MB L3 cache could reduce memory latency in cache-resident workloads. The Core 7 150UL, with 12 MB L3 and 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, appears aimed at lower-power embedded or compact desktop use, but no measured data supports a performance claim.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance according to the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE is the only one with recorded multi-core scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12201, and its PassMark multithread score is 11685. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark scores recorded.

Q: How does the Core 5 211TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2%, trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7%, leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6%, and leads the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3%.

Q: Do the two processors have the same core count?

A: Yes, both have 10 cores. They differ in thread count: the Core 5 211TE has 16 threads, and the Core 7 150UL has 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP, and the Core 7 150UL has a 15 W TDP. The Core 7 150UL is designed for a lower power envelope.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 150UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the PCIe capabilities of each?

A: The Core 5 211TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 7 150UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors. The Core 5 211TE has a complete set of 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Core 7 150UL has zero. This means every comparison in this section relies solely on the Core 5 211TE results and its nearest rivals.

The Core 5 211TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12201. Its single-core R23 score is 1722. The multi-core to single-core ratio indicates strong scaling across its 16 threads. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 5124, and the single-core score is 723. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 1229, and the single-core score is 173.

PassMark results show varied strengths. The highest recorded score is data compression at 133434, followed by integer math at 33991 and floating point math at 26150. Random string sorting reaches 14838, and multithread reaches 11685. Extended instructions score 8615, and data encryption scores 7231. Physics scores 1278, and single thread scores 1408. The lowest score is find prime numbers at 72, which indicates a weaker result in that specific workload.

The nearest rivals provide context. The AMD EPYC 7543 has an average score of 15477, which is 0.7% higher than the Core 5 211TE. The AMD EPYC 7702P scores 15130, which is 1.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U scores 15682, which is 2% higher. The Intel Core i3-1315U scores 15022, which is 2.3% lower. These deltas place the Core 5 211TE in a narrow band of comparable desktop and server parts.

The Core 7 150UL, lacking any scores, cannot be compared numerically. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock is the only specification that exceeds the Core 5 211TE, but clock speed alone does not translate to measured performance in the database. Its 15 W TDP and 12 threads suggest a different design point, but no benchmark evidence exists to rank it against the Core 5 211TE or any other processor. The data, therefore, supports only one conclusion: the Core 5 211TE is the verified performer, and the Core 7 150UL remains unmeasured.