Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

The Intel Core 5 223PE and Intel Core 7 150U occupy different corners of the market, and the benchmark data reflects that clearly. The Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor for Intel Socket 1700, while the Core 7 150U is a mobile chip on Intel BGA 1744. Across 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Core 5 223PE wins every single one. The Core 7 150U does not register a single victory. The average benchmark scores confirm the gap: the Core 5 223PE posts 40585, while the Core 7 150U manages 17395. The Core 5 223PE also sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Core 7 150U. The data indicates that the desktop part is the dominant performer, but the mobile chip serves a fundamentally different purpose.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice for users who need raw compute throughput. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a multi-threaded performance level that the Core 7 150U cannot approach. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 26455 against 8883 for the Core 7 150U, a delta of 197.8%. This is a processor for sustained workloads, desktop builds, and applications that scale across threads. Its 65W TDP reflects a desktop-oriented design, and it supports ECC memory, which the mobile chip does not. The Core 5 223PE also carries a launch MSRP of $232.

The Intel Core 7 150U, by contrast, is a 15W mobile processor. Its 10 cores and 12 threads use a hybrid arrangement, but the benchmark results show that core count alone does not overcome the desktop part's advantages. The Core 7 150U offers Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, a more capable integrated GPU, and a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It is designed for laptops where power efficiency and the integrated graphics matter more than peak compute. The data shows that the Core 7 150U lands near the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and AMD Ryzen 3 210 in average score, with deltas of 0.4%, placing it in a much lower performance tier. Users who need a desktop workhorse should choose the Core 5 223PE. Users who need a mobile processor with a strong integrated GPU should consider the Core 7 150U, but not for its raw compute scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Intel Core 5 223PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core 7 150U uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-U variant. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but the similarities end there.

The Core 5 223PE offers 8 cores and 16 threads, a 1:2 core-to-thread ratio. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 7 150U provides 10 cores but only 12 threads, indicating a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores. Its base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The higher boost clock on the mobile chip does not translate into better benchmark scores, as the single-thread results show. The Core 5 223PE scores 3734 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the Core 7 150U scores 1875.5, a 99.1% delta in favor of the desktop part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 223PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150U has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop part has double the L3 cache and larger per-core L2. Memory bandwidth also favors the Core 5 223PE, which is rated at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 150U has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The mobile chip's GPU is the more capable of the two, which aligns with its mobile segment positioning. PCIe support also differs: the Core 5 223PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 223PE but absent on the Core 7 150U. The Core 5 223PE is a desktop part with an active production status, released on 2026-03-08, while the Core 7 150U is a mobile part released on 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded comparisons. There is no benchmark in the database where the Core 7 150U takes the lead. The margin varies by workload, but the direction is consistent.

The Core 5 223PE shows its largest advantages in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 197.8% delta, the largest of any test. PassMark extended instructions show a 182% delta, and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 174.1% delta. These results indicate that the desktop part excels in rendering, scientific computing, and workloads that use advanced instruction sets. The PassMark physics test shows a 146.3% delta, and PassMark floating point math shows a 122.3% delta. The Core 5 223PE also leads in data compression with a 118.5% delta and data encryption with an 84% delta.

The smallest advantage for the Core 5 223PE appears in single-threaded PassMark tests. PassMark single thread shows a 20.3% delta, with scores of 4219 versus 3508. This is still a clear win, but it is the narrowest margin in the entire comparison. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 48% delta, and the Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 99.1% delta. Even in the tests where the Core 7 150U should be competitive due to its higher boost clock, the Core 5 223PE maintains a decisive lead.

The Core 7 150U does not win any workload categories, but its profile suggests where it could be relevant. Its 15W TDP and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU make it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where power draw and integrated GPU performance are priorities. The database does not record a win for the mobile chip, however, so any advantage would be in areas not captured by these benchmarks, such as power efficiency or GPU-accelerated tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17395.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 versus 8883 for the Intel Core 7 150U, a delta of 197.8%.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150U does not.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 3508, a delta of 20.3% in favor of the desktop part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the most dramatic separation between the two processors. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against 1505.5 for the Core 7 150U, a 77.1% delta. The single-core R15 test shows 376 versus 254, a 48% delta. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core scores are 11111 versus 5248, a 111.7% delta, and the single-core scores are 1568 versus 740, a 111.9% delta. Cinebench R23 delivers the largest margin: 26455 versus 8883 in multi-core, a 197.8% delta, and 3734 versus 1875.5 in single-core, a 99.1% delta. The R23 multi-core result is the single biggest win for the Core 5 223PE across all recorded tests.

The PassMark suite reinforces the multi-threaded dominance. PassMark multi-thread shows 31124 versus 14700, a 111.7% delta. PassMark data compression shows 346623 versus 158622, a 118.5% delta. PassMark data encryption shows 18448 versus 10025, an 84% delta. PassMark extended instructions shows 24672 versus 8748, a 182% delta. PassMark find prime numbers shows 159 versus 58, a 174.1% delta. PassMark floating point math shows 76468 versus 34405, a 122.3% delta. PassMark integer math shows 99819 versus 51057, a 95.5% delta. PassMark physics shows 2493 versus 1012, a 146.3% delta. PassMark random string sorting shows 35798 versus 18269, a 95.9% delta.

The single-thread PassMark tests provide the closest comparison. PassMark single thread and PassMark singlethread both record 4219 for the Core 5 223PE and 3508 for the Core 7 150U, a 20.3% delta. This is the narrowest margin in the entire dataset, but it still favors the desktop part. The Core 7 150U's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz does not overcome the Core 5 223PE's architectural and power advantages in any recorded test.

The nearest rivals for each processor place them in different performance strata. The Core 5 223PE sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 253PE, Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G. The Core 7 150U sits within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, AMD Ryzen 3 210, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G. The recorded data shows that the Core 5 223PE competes with high-end desktop and workstation-class parts, while the Core 7 150U competes with mid-range desktop and mobile processors from a previous generation. The 17 wins for the Core 5 223PE and 0 wins for the Core 7 150U leave no ambiguity about which processor delivers higher performance.