Intel Core 7 150HL vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE is the clear performance leader in this comparison, and the recorded data leaves little room for debate. The Core 7 150HL has no benchmark scores listed in the database, while the Core 9 273PE has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. The Core 9 273PE achieves an average benchmark score of 49,845, placing it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 150HL sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating no recorded performance data.

The Core 9 273PE's Cinebench scores show a strong multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 in multi-core and 4,417 in single-core. The R20 results show 13,140 multi-core and 1,855 single-core, while R15 shows 3,153 multi-core and 445 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that can sustain heavy all-core workloads while also delivering strong single-thread performance.

The PassMark suite reinforces this picture. The Core 9 273PE records 36,810 in multithread and 3,650 in single-thread tests. The integer math score of 139,410 and floating point math score of 107,884 show strong general arithmetic throughput. Data compression reaches 405,885, while data encryption hits 22,719. Extended instructions score 24,630, and random string sorting reaches 45,098. Physics simulation scores 3,120, and prime number finding scores 203.

The nearest rival data for the Core 9 273PE provides context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is only 0.1% lower than the Core 9 273PE, making them effectively tied. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, running 0.9% behind. The Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398, which is 1.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448, sitting 1.2% ahead. The Core 9 273PE is therefore in a tight cluster with these four processors, slightly behind two of them but within a very narrow margin.

Because the Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmarks, no direct head-to-head deltas can be calculated. The comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences instead. The database shows zero wins for the Core 7 150HL and zero wins for the Core 9 273PE in the head-to-head field, which confirms the absence of direct test data.

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 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 7 150HL has two more physical cores, but the Core 9 273PE has four more threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 7 150HL has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core 9 273PE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Core 9 273PE boosts 0.70 GHz higher but starts 0.10 GHz lower at base.

Q: How does the cache configuration compare?

A: Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs: the Core 7 150HL has 24 MB, while the Core 9 273PE has 36 MB, a 12 MB advantage for the Core 9 273PE.

Q: What are the power requirements for each processor?

A: The Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 9 273PE draws 20 watts more at rated power.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PE additionally has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 150HL has no memory bandwidth figure listed.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 150HL has a more capable integrated GPU on paper, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, placing it in the Core 7 generation of Raptor Lake-PS parts. The Core 9 273PE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with the codename Bartlett Lake, placing it in the Core 9 generation of Bartlett Lake parts. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

The core and thread counts reveal different design philosophies. The Core 7 150HL pairs 14 cores with 20 threads, which suggests a mix of performance and efficiency cores where some cores do not support simultaneous multithreading. The Core 9 273PE pairs 12 cores with 24 threads, indicating that all of its cores support two threads each. This explains why the Core 9 273PE has fewer physical cores but more threads.

The L3 cache difference is substantial. The Core 7 150HL carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 9 273PE carries 36 MB. The larger cache on the Core 9 273PE can hold more working data, which helps in workloads with large datasets that benefit from repeated access. The L1 and L2 cache layouts are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

Platform connectivity differs significantly. The Core 7 150HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 273PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 9 273PE doubles the lane count and moves to the newer PCIe generation, which matters for bandwidth-hungry peripherals such as GPUs and NVMe storage.

The integrated graphics differ in both brand and execution unit count. The Core 7 150HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Iris Xe part is the more capable integrated solution, while UHD Graphics 730 is a more basic offering.

ECC memory support is another architectural differentiator. The Core 7 150HL does not support ECC memory. The Core 9 273PE does support ECC memory, which makes it suitable for systems where data integrity is critical, such as entry-level servers or workstations handling sensitive computations.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The core counts differ: 14 cores for the Core 7 150HL versus 12 cores for the Core 9 273PE. Thread counts differ in the opposite direction: 20 threads for the Core 7 150HL versus 24 threads for the Core 9 273PE.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The Core 7 150HL runs at 2.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. The boost advantage of the Core 9 273PE is 0.70 GHz, which is a meaningful gap for single-threaded responsiveness.

TDP differs by 20 watts. The Core 7 150HL is rated at 45 watts, the Core 9 273PE at 65 watts. The higher power envelope of the Core 9 273PE aligns with its higher boost clock and larger cache.

The socket is the same for both: Intel Socket 1700. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The Core 9 273PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not listed for the Core 7 150HL.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Core 7 150HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The Core 9 273PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the Core 7 150HL versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PE.

ECC memory support differs: not supported on the Core 7 150HL, supported on the Core 9 273PE.

Release dates differ by nearly two years. The Core 7 150HL was released in April 2024. The Core 9 273PE was released in March 2026.

The Core 9 273PE has a launch MSRP of $549. The Core 7 150HL has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 9 273PE wins on every recorded benchmark metric because it is the only one with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,288 and single-core score of 4,417 establish it as a strong all-around performer. The PassMark multithread score of 36,810 and single-thread score of 3,650 confirm that it handles both parallel and single-threaded workloads well.

The Core 9 273PE also wins on platform features. Its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes gives it double the CPU lane count and a newer generation compared to the Core 7 150HL's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Systems built around the Core 9 273PE can attach more high-bandwidth devices directly to the CPU.

ECC memory support gives the Core 9 273PE a clear advantage in reliability-focused builds. Workstations that process financial data, scientific computations, or long-running batch jobs benefit from error-correcting memory, and the Core 9 273PE supports it while the Core 7 150HL does not.

The Core 9 273PE's larger 36 MB L3 cache provides an edge in workloads with large, frequently accessed datasets. The 12 MB cache advantage over the Core 7 150HL can reduce memory traffic and improve performance in database workloads, compression tasks, and some content creation applications.

The Core 7 150HL wins on power efficiency. Its 45 watt TDP is 20 watts lower than the Core 9 273PE's 65 watt TDP. For compact desktop systems or builds with modest cooling, the Core 7 150HL draws less power under rated load.

The Core 7 150HL also wins on integrated graphics capability. Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units is a more substantial GPU than UHD Graphics 730. For systems that rely on the integrated GPU for display output or light media work, the Core 7 150HL offers more graphics horsepower.

The Core 7 150HL has two more physical cores than the Core 9 273PE, though four fewer threads. In workloads that scale primarily with physical core count and do not benefit from simultaneous multithreading, the Core 7 150HL's extra cores could provide an advantage, but no benchmark data confirms this.

The Core 7 150HL also has an earlier release date, having been available since April 2024 compared to the Core 9 273PE's March 2026 release.

The Verdict

The data points clearly toward the Intel Core 9 273PE for users who prioritize raw performance. It is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores, and those scores are strong. The 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, the 31,288 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, and the 4,417 single-core score demonstrate a processor that handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads with authority. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 at 0.1% behind and the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 1.1% ahead, place it in elite company.

The platform features of the Core 9 273PE reinforce this recommendation. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, 36 MB of L3 cache, ECC memory support, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s make it the more capable foundation for a high-end desktop system. The 5.70 GHz boost clock is the highest recorded between the two processors, and the 65 watt TDP provides the power headroom to sustain that performance.

The Intel Core 7 150HL appeals to a different set of priorities. Its 45 watt TDP makes it the lower-power option. Its Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units is the more capable integrated GPU. Its 14 physical cores outnumber the Core 9 273PE's 12, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock is still respectable. For users who want a desktop processor with lower rated power consumption and better integrated graphics, the Core 7 150HL offers those specific advantages.

However, the absence of any benchmark scores for the Core 7 150HL means its actual performance cannot be verified from the database. The Core 9 273PE has a complete benchmark record and a 90th percentile standing. The verdict is straightforward: the Core 9 273PE is the performance choice, and the Core 7 150HL is the efficiency-oriented alternative with better integrated graphics. Users who need ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or maximum recorded throughput should select the Core 9 273PE. Users who prioritize lower power draw and stronger integrated graphics should consider the Core 7 150HL, with the understanding that its performance is unmeasured in the current database.