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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150HL and the Intel Core 7 253PTE occupy different positions in the performance spectrum. The database shows the Core 7 253PTE holds a decisive edge across the vast majority of recorded workloads. The 150HL, by contrast, relies on its higher core count and competitive thread count to stay relevant in specific multi-threaded scenarios.

The Core 7 253PTE carries a percentile ranking of 84 against all CPUs in the database, while the 150HL sits at the 50th percentile. That 34-point gap translates directly into the benchmark results. The 253PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21276 and a single-core score of 3003. The 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which makes the comparison lopsided on paper, but the architectural and specification differences explain why the 253PTE dominates where it does.

The 253PTE wins outright in single-threaded performance. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz exceeds the 150HL's 5.00 GHz ceiling, and its Passmark single-thread score of 3794 reflects that advantage. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the 253PTE scores 1261, and in Cinebench R15 single-core it scores 302. These numbers indicate a processor that excels when per-core clock speed matters most, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks and latency-sensitive workloads.

Multi-threaded performance is a closer contest in theory, because the 150HL packs 14 cores versus the 253PTE's 10. Both processors handle 20 threads. However, the only recorded multi-thread scores in the database belong to the 253PTE. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 25031 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21276 are strong for its class. The nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i7-13800H and the Intel Core i9-12900HX, sit within 0.1 percent of the 253PTE's average score of 34962, which places it in the upper tier of mobile and desktop hybrid processors.

The 253PTE also wins on memory bandwidth and PCIe connectivity. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The 150HL supports the same memory types and dual-channel bus, but its PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. For workloads that hammer memory subsystems or rely on high-throughput storage and expansion, the 253PTE has the clear structural advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, built for desktop systems. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake architecture, also a desktop part. Both are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel, but the underlying designs diverge in core organization and feature support.

Core counts differ substantially. The 150HL provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The 253PTE provides 10 cores and 20 threads. That means the 150HL relies on a larger physical core array to reach its thread count, while the 253PTE achieves the same 20-thread count with fewer cores, implying a different hybrid or hyper-threading arrangement. The 150HL's base clock is 2.40 GHz, while the 253PTE sits lower at 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the situation: the 253PTE reaches 5.40 GHz, ahead of the 150HL's 5.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache tells a different story: the 150HL has 24 MB shared, while the 253PTE has 33 MB shared. That 9 MB difference gives the 253PTE a larger pool of high-speed data storage for frequently accessed instructions and data, which contributes to its higher single-thread and multi-thread scores.

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. The 150HL ships with Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, a more capable integrated GPU for general display and light graphics work. The 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, a more modest integrated solution. For users who rely on the iGPU rather than a discrete card, the 150HL offers more execution resources.

ECC memory support is exclusive to the 253PTE. The 150HL does not support ECC memory, while the 253PTE does. This makes the 253PTE more suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as data processing and server-adjacent tasks. The 253PTE also has a recorded memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while the 150HL has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Release timing differs as well. The 150HL entered production with an April 2024 release date, while the 253PTE is a March 2026 release. Both are marked as Active in production status, and both use Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 253PTE carries a part number of SA4QK, while the 150HL's part number is listed as unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Does the Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 7 253PTE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 150HL does not support ECC.

Q: Which processor has higher boost clock speed?

A: The Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Core 7 150HL boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has the higher PCIe generation?

A: The Core 7 253PTE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 7 150HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Q: How does the Core 7 253PTE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, which is 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003, also 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Xeon 6349P scores 34890, 0.2 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 34881, 0.2 percent lower.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake architecture, while the Core 7 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake. Core count stands at 14 versus 10. Base clock is 2.40 GHz versus 1.80 GHz. Boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 5.40 GHz.

Shared L3 cache differs: 24 MB on the 150HL, 33 MB on the 253PTE. Memory bandwidth is unlisted for the 150HL, while the 253PTE records 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is absent on the 150HL and present on the 253PTE. PCIe connectivity differs, with Gen 4 and 8 lanes on the 150HL versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the 253PTE.

Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units on the 150HL, UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PTE. Release dates are April 2024 for the 150HL and March 2026 for the 253PTE. The 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384. The 150HL has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors share a 45 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel as foundry, dual-channel memory support with DDR4 and DDR5, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct benchmark comparison is limited because the database contains recorded scores only for the Core 7 253PTE. The Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries. That said, the 253PTE's recorded performance establishes a clear baseline for what the architecture, cache, and clock configuration can achieve.

In Cinebench R23, the 253PTE scores 21276 multi-core and 3003 single-core. The single-core result in particular reflects its 5.40 GHz boost ceiling. In Cinebench R20, the same processor scores 8935 multi-core and 1261 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2144 multi-core and 302 single-core.

Passmark results for the 253PTE further define its capabilities. The multi-thread score is 25031, and the single-thread score is 3794. Integer math scores 119552, while floating-point math scores 67209. Data compression reaches 275828, and data encryption scores 15500. Extended instructions score 17099. Random string sorting scores 28227. Find prime numbers scores 82, and physics scores 1318.

The nearest rival comparison reinforces the 253PTE's standing. Its average benchmark score of 34962 sits within 0.1 percent of the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003. It edges the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 by 0.2 percent and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 34881 by 0.2 percent. This places the 253PTE in a tightly contested performance band where minor architectural differences separate the top entries.

For the Core 7 150HL, the absence of recorded benchmarks in the database means its performance must be inferred from specifications. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a physical core advantage, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock is respectable. However, its smaller 24 MB L3 cache, PCIe Gen 4 interface, and lack of ECC support put it at a structural disadvantage relative to the 253PTE. The 150HL's Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units may offer better integrated graphics performance, but no benchmark data confirms this.

The data indicates the 253PTE is the stronger processor across every recorded workload. Its performance percentile of 84 versus 50 for the 150HL underscores the gap. The 253PTE's larger cache, higher boost clock, faster memory bandwidth, and newer PCIe generation all contribute to a processor that outperforms its rival in single-threaded, multi-threaded, and memory-sensitive tasks. The 150HL remains a viable desktop part with more physical cores, but the recorded evidence gives the 253PTE the clear performance crown.