Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 5 330 and the Intel Core 7 150HL. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and neither processor has a recorded win count in direct comparisons. This absence of matched testing data means a side-by-side numerical comparison cannot be constructed from recorded measurements.

However, the Intel Core 5 330 has a substantial set of individual benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark results at all. For the Core 5 330, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 13150, and the single-core score is 1856. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5523 and single-core is 779. The older Cinebench R15 tests show a multi-core score of 1325 and single-core of 186.

PassMark results for the Core 5 330 include a multi-thread score of 15471, a single-thread score of 4088, integer math at 33258, floating-point math at 43885, data compression at 145287, data encryption at 11076, extended instructions at 12808, find prime numbers at 114, physics at 1201, and random string sorting at 17771. The average benchmark score across all tests for this processor is 18345, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 330, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 with a delta of negative 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 with a delta of negative 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 with a delta of 0.2 percent. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Core 5 330 sits in a tightly clustered performance band. The data shows that the Core 5 330 matches the Core i3-14100 almost exactly, with only a 0.1 percent difference in average score. It trails the Core 7 360 and Core i3-13100 by 0.2 percent each, and leads the Core 3 305 by 0.2 percent.

Because the Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries, its average score is recorded as zero, and its percentile is 50, which reflects a default position in the database rather than a measured performance level. No interpretation of its actual compute capability can be derived from recorded data. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural and specification differences to characterize the two processors.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The processor contains 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyper-threading support. The base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts, which classifies it as a low-power mobile part. The socket is Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package.

The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node, also at Intel's foundry. This processor has 14 cores and 20 threads, which implies a hybrid configuration with performance and efficient cores, although the exact core topology is not recorded. The base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 45 watts, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The market segment is listed as Desktop, whereas the Core 5 330 is listed as Mobile.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The Core 5 330 has a level 1 cache of 192 KB total, a level 2 cache of 2.5 MB, and a level 3 cache of 6 MB shared. The Core 7 150HL lists its level 1 cache as 80 KB per core, level 2 as 2 MB per core, and level 3 as 24 MB shared. With 14 cores, the per-core L1 and L2 figures for the Core 7 150HL imply substantially larger aggregate cache, though the exact totals are not stated. The shared L3 of 24 MB on the Core 7 150HL is four times the 6 MB on the Core 5 330.

Memory support also differs. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded. The dual-channel configuration on the Core 7 150HL likely provides higher memory throughput, but the database does not quantify this.

PCI Express connectivity shows a difference in lane counts. The Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 150HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates are recorded. The Core 7 150HL was released on 2024-04-07, while the Core 5 330 is dated 2026-04-15. Production status for both is listed as Active. The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309, while the Core 7 150HL has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 7 150HL provides more than double the core count and over three times the thread count.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Core 7 150HL has a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock. The base clocks are 2.40 GHz for the Core 7 150HL and 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 330.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is fabricated on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core 7 150HL uses a 10 nm process node. The 3 nm node on the Core 5 330 represents a much smaller transistor geometry.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150HL offers four times the L3 capacity.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and no bandwidth is recorded.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 150HL?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core 7 150HL. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile is 50. The Intel Core 5 330 has 17 recorded benchmark scores with an average of 18345 and a 72nd percentile ranking.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 330 | Intel Core 7 150HL |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes | Gen 4, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | Not recorded |

| Average Benchmark Score | 18345 | 0 |

| Percentile | 72 | 50 |

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear asymmetry. The Intel Core 5 330 has extensive benchmark coverage, with an average score of 18345 and a 72nd percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals, the Core i3-14100, Core 7 360, Core i3-13100, and Core 3 305, all sit within 0.2 percent of its average score, confirming that the Core 5 330 delivers performance consistent with that cluster of processors. The single-thread PassMark score of 4088 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1856 indicate strong per-core capability, while the multi-thread score of 15471 in PassMark and 13150 in Cinebench R23 reflect its 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

The Intel Core 7 150HL cannot be assessed on performance because no benchmark results exist in the database. Its recorded percentile of 50 and average score of zero are placeholders, not measurements. The specification sheet shows a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of shared L3 cache, dual-channel memory support, and a 45 watt TDP. These specifications suggest a processor designed for higher multi-threaded throughput and sustained workloads on a desktop platform, but the database provides no numerical confirmation of that expectation.

For users selecting between these two parts, the data supports only limited conclusions. The Core 5 330 is a mobile processor with a 15 watt TDP, a 3 nm process node, and a recorded performance profile that places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. It offers single-channel memory and 6 PCIe lanes. The Core 7 150HL is a desktop processor with a 45 watt TDP, a 10 nm process node, dual-channel memory, 8 PCIe lanes, and a much larger core and cache configuration, but without measured scores.

The choice depends on platform and workload requirements as reflected in the recorded fields. A mobile system with low power draw and validated single-thread and multi-thread scores aligns with the Core 5 330. A desktop system needing more cores, threads, cache, and memory bandwidth aligns with the Core 7 150HL, with the caveat that its performance is unverified in the database. The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309; the Core 7 150HL has no recorded launch price. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The data does not favor one processor outright, because the Core 7 150HL lacks any benchmark evidence to compare against the measured results of the Core 5 330.