Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts between the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core 7 150HL?

A: The Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How do the base clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz, whereas the Core 7 150HL has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 221TE and the Core 7 150HL support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The Core 5 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 150HL includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, which is a more capable integrated graphics solution.

Q: What is the difference in L2 cache size?

A: The Core 5 221TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core 7 150HL has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Core 5 221TE ranks in the 71st percentile, while the Core 7 150HL ranks in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 221TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and the Raptor Lake architecture. Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Core 5 221TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the die size for the Core 7 150HL is not recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 221TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Core 7 150HL provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The additional cores and threads in the Core 7 150HL give it a structural advantage in workloads that scale with parallel execution. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs, with the Core 5 221TE offering 1.25 MB per core and the Core 7 150HL offering 2 MB per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache.

Memory support is consistent across both processors: DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 221TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 150HL has no memory bandwidth figure listed. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 221TE but absent on the Core 7 150HL. PCIe capabilities also differ: the Core 5 221TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 150HL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 150HL includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and have a 45 W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 221TE was released in January 2025, while the Core 7 150HL was released in April 2024. The Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232, and the Core 7 150HL has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors based on workload type. The Core 5 221TE has a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs, while the Core 7 150HL ranks at 50. The Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860, whereas the Core 7 150HL has no average benchmark score recorded. All benchmark results in the database belong to the Core 5 221TE, with no benchmark entries for the Core 7 150HL. This absence of recorded measurements for the Core 7 150HL means that direct numeric comparisons in the head-to-head section are not possible from the database.

For workloads that rely on single-threaded performance, the Core 5 221TE shows strong results, such as a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596 and a PassMark single-thread score of 1734. For multi-threaded workloads, the Core 5 221TE records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and a PassMark multithread score of 13301. The Core 7 150HL, with its higher core count of 14 and 20 threads, should have a structural advantage in heavily parallel tasks, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this.

The Core 5 221TE also offers ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core 7 150HL lacks ECC support and uses Gen 4 PCIe with 8 lanes. The Core 7 150HL has the advantage of a larger L2 cache and a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz. The Core 5 221TE has a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz but matches the Core 7 150HL at a 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. Core count: the Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, and the Core 7 150HL has 14 cores. Thread count: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 1.80 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. Boost clock: both at 5.00 GHz. The Core 5 221TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 7 150HL has no die size recorded. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB for the Core 5 221TE and 2 MB for the Core 7 150HL. L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth: the Core 5 221TE records 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 150HL has no value. ECC memory: the Core 5 221TE supports ECC, and the Core 7 150HL does not. PCIe: the Core 5 221TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the Core 7 150HL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232, and the Core 7 150HL has no launch MSRP. The Core 5 221TE has a part number of SRVQS, while the Core 7 150HL has an unknown part number.

The Core 5 221TE has a percentile rank of 71 and an average benchmark score of 17860, while the Core 7 150HL has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0. The Core 5 221TE has nearest rivals listed, including the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U with an average score of 17898 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 7 350 with an average score of 17779 and a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994 and a delta of -0.7%. The Core 7 150HL has no nearest rivals listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results only for the Core 5 221TE. The Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores, and no head-to-head benchmark entries exist for the pair. As a result, the numeric analysis must focus on the Core 5 221TE's performance relative to its listed nearest rivals.

The Core 5 221TE achieves an average benchmark score of 17860. This places it 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, which has an average score of 17891, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 5 120U, which has an average score of 17898. The Core 5 221TE is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 350, which has an average score of 17779, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, which has an average score of 17994. These deltas indicate that the Core 5 221TE sits in a tightly clustered performance band among its nearest rivals, with all four rivals within a range of roughly 1.2 percentage points of the Core 5 221TE's average score.

The Core 5 221TE's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and single-core score of 1596 provide a reference point for its workload characteristics. The PassMark multithread score of 13301 and single-thread score of 1734 show a similar pattern. In the absence of Core 7 150HL benchmark data, no direct wins can be assigned to either processor in a head-to-head comparison. The data indicates that the Core 5 221TE is the only processor of the pair with quantified performance measurements in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 221TE wins in all categories where the database has recorded measurements, simply because it is the only processor of the two with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1139, single-core is 160, Cinebench R20 multicore is 4748, single-core is 670, Cinebench R23 multicore is 11305, and single-core is 1596. PassMark scores include data compression at 156682, data encryption at 8963, extended instructions at 9655, find prime numbers at 59, floating point math at 31661, integer math at 42303, multithread at 13301, physics at 977, random string sorting at 16929, and single-thread at 1734.

The Core 7 150HL wins on structural specifications that are recorded in the database. It has more cores (14 versus 10) and more threads (20 versus 16). It has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz compared to 1.80 GHz. It has a larger L2 cache of 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. It also has the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated solution, which is a more capable graphics unit than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 5 221TE.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the Core 5 221TE is the only option with benchmark data to support its performance claims. It also offers ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core 7 150HL offers a higher core count and a higher base clock, which could benefit workloads that can use additional parallelism, but the database does not contain measurements to verify this. The Core 5 221TE has a higher percentile rank of 71 versus 50 for the Core 7 150HL, which places it in a stronger position relative to all CPUs in the database.