Intel Core 7 150HL vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 7 253PE is the clear performance leader between these two desktop processors, based on all recorded benchmark data. The Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified directly. The 253PE sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the 150HL sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap alone indicates a substantial difference in expected capability.

The 253PE delivers its advantage through a combination of higher clock speeds, larger shared cache, and newer platform features. It boosts to 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the 150HL, and it carries 33 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB. The 253PE also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 150HL is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

For users selecting between these two, the data points strongly toward the 253PE for any workload that benefits from multi-threading, single-thread responsiveness, or memory bandwidth. The 150HL does offer more physical cores (14 versus 10), but both parts present 20 threads, and the 253PE's higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.40 GHz) and boost clock compensate for the core count difference in threaded tasks.

The 150HL may appeal to systems where power draw is a constraint, as its 45 W TDP is lower than the 253PE's 65 W TDP. However, no efficiency benchmarks are recorded for either processor, so any power-per-performance conclusion cannot be drawn from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core benchmark results?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has recorded multi-core scores of 2507 in Cinebench R15, 10449 in Cinebench R20, and 24880 in Cinebench R23. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark scores in the database, so no direct comparison is possible.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Both processors present the same thread count, but the 150HL has four additional physical cores.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The 253PE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 150HL has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 253PE is faster in both metrics.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The 253PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 150HL has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has newer PCIe support?

A: The 253PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The 150HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The 253PE offers both a newer generation and more lanes.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The 150HL integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The 253PE integrates UHD Graphics 730. The 150HL has a more capable integrated GPU based on execution unit count.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150HL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, while the Intel Core 7 253PE uses Bartlett Lake architecture. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, so the fabrication node does not differentiate them.

The core layouts differ significantly. The 150HL provides 14 cores with 20 threads, meaning it uses a hybrid configuration where some cores share execution resources. The 253PE provides 10 cores with 20 threads, meaning each core can handle two threads simultaneously. The 253PE's design delivers the same thread count with fewer physical cores, which typically indicates higher per-core efficiency in threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache, however, favors the 253PE at 33 MB versus 24 MB for the 150HL. That 9 MB difference can matter for workloads with large working sets that benefit from fast on-die storage.

The 253PE includes ECC memory support, which the 150HL lacks. This makes the 253PE suitable for error-sensitive computing environments. The 253PE also lists PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 150HL stops at PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The newer PCIe standard doubles the per-lane bandwidth, and the higher lane count provides more expansion headroom.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, a substantial GPU block. The 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730, which is a more modest integrated solution. For systems relying on the iGPU for display output or light graphics acceleration, the 150HL has the advantage.

The 253PE is a newer design, with a recorded release date in March 2026, while the 150HL was released in April 2024. Both remain in active production status.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The 150HL has 14 cores, while the 253PE has 10 cores. Both present 20 threads. Base clocks differ slightly: 2.40 GHz for the 150HL versus 2.50 GHz for the 253PE. Boost clocks differ more substantially: 5.00 GHz versus 5.50 GHz in favor of the 253PE.

Thermal design power differs by 20 W. The 150HL is rated at 45 W, and the 253PE is rated at 65 W. Both use Intel Socket 1700.

Cache differences are notable. L1 and L2 per-core capacities match at 80 KB and 2 MB respectively, but shared L3 totals 24 MB on the 150HL and 33 MB on the 253PE.

Memory support is identical in type (DDR4 and DDR5) and bus configuration (dual-channel). The 253PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the 150HL has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the 253PE.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The 150HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes, and the 253PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the 150HL versus UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PE.

The 253PE has a part number (SA4QE) and a launch MSRP of $384. The 150HL has no recorded launch MSRP or part number. The 253PE has a recorded average benchmark score of 40557, while the 150HL has an average score of 0 due to missing benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark comparisons exist in the database between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries whatsoever. Therefore, every performance statement must rely on the 253PE's recorded scores and its position relative to other CPUs.

The 253PE's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24880 places it in a strong position for threaded workloads. Its single-core score of 3512 in the same test indicates robust per-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: 10449 multi-core and 1475 single-core. The Cinebench R15 scores of 2507 multi-core and 354 single-core round out the rendering benchmark picture.

PassMark results for the 253PE show strength across diverse workload types. The multithread score of 29271 and single-thread score of 3955 (listed twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread) confirm balanced performance. Integer math scores 114158, floating point math scores 80870, and extended instructions score 21806. Data compression scores 339133, while data encryption scores 18385. Random string sorting scores 32777, and find prime numbers scores 138. Physics scores 1845.

The nearest rivals to the 253PE provide context. The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 40585, which is 0.1% higher than the 253PE's average of 40557. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518, 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon 6357P scores 40630, 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431, 0.3% lower. These tight deltas indicate that the 253PE sits in a competitive cluster where small percentage differences separate adjacent parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in every measurable performance category, based on the available data. Its benchmark scores span rendering, math, compression, encryption, and physics workloads. The 253PE also wins on platform features: PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, ECC memory support, higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), larger L3 cache (33 MB), and higher clock speeds (2.50 GHz base, 5.50 GHz boost).

The 253PE is the appropriate selection for compute-heavy desktop tasks such as content creation, software compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that scales with thread count and cache size. Its 87th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it sits well above the median processor in overall performance.

The Intel Core 7 150HL wins on core count and integrated graphics. Its 14 cores exceed the 253PE's 10 cores, which can matter in specific workloads that benefit from more physical cores even when thread counts match. Its Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units is a significantly stronger integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PE. For systems that will rely on the integrated GPU for display or light graphics work, the 150HL holds an advantage.

The 150HL also carries a lower TDP at 45 W versus 65 W. Systems with limited cooling or power budgets may prefer the lower thermal envelope, though no efficiency benchmarks exist to quantify the trade-off.

The 253PE wins for users who need the latest PCIe generation for fast storage or expansion cards, who require ECC memory for data integrity, or who want the highest available clock speeds and cache capacity. Its release date in March 2026 makes it a newer platform than the April 2024 release of the 150HL.

The database shows no scenario where the 150HL outperforms the 253PE in recorded tests, because no tests exist for the 150HL. The selection between these two processors ultimately depends on whether the user prioritizes the 253PE's proven benchmark performance and modern features or the 150HL's higher core count, superior integrated graphics, and lower power envelope.