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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the Core 9 273PTE, while the Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores. Every measurable result favors the Core 9 273PTE across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads.

The Core 9 273PTE delivers 20445 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2886 points in single-core. Its PassMark multi-thread score sits at 24054, with a single-thread score of 3433. These results place the chip in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Core 7 150HL holds no recorded benchmark entries, so the data cannot support any workload where it wins outright. The use-case split is therefore lopsided: the Core 9 273PTE claims wins in rendering, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and integer or floating-point math. The Core 7 150HL offers a different core configuration and a higher base clock, but the absence of measured scores prevents any quantitative claim of superiority.

For threaded productivity tasks, the Core 9 273PTE shows strong multi-core throughput. Its PassMark integer math score of 82411 and floating point math score of 60673 indicate solid number-crunching capability. Data compression reaches 258704 in PassMark, while encryption manages 14253. These are the figures the database records, and they all belong to the Core 9 273PTE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core 9 273PTE uses Bartlett Lake. Both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, but the designs diverge in several structural ways.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The Core 7 150HL packs 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core 9 273PTE has fewer cores at 12, yet supports 24 threads. That thread advantage suggests a different core type ratio, with the Bartlett Lake part relying more on hyperthreading across its core layout. The Core 7 150HL achieves its 20 threads from 14 cores, meaning some cores lack simultaneous multithreading, while the Core 9 273PTE averages two threads per core across all 12.

Cache hierarchy shows a clear shift. Both parts share an 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache jumps from 24 MB on the Core 7 150HL to 36 MB on the Core 9 273PTE. That 12 MB difference in last-level cache can reduce memory traffic and improve hit rates in cache-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 150HL carries Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, a more capable iGPU. The Core 9 273PTE instead uses UHD Graphics 730, a lighter integrated solution. For systems relying on the iGPU, the Core 7 150HL appears better equipped on paper, though no graphics benchmarks appear in the database.

Platform features also separate the two. The Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 150HL does not. The Core 9 273PTE also lists PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas the Core 7 150HL lists PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, but the Core 9 273PTE records a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, a number absent for the Core 7 150HL.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so direct side-by-side scores do not exist. The only recorded benchmark data belongs to the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which provides the full basis for performance analysis.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 multi-core and 2886 single-core. The R20 run shows 8586 multi-core and 1212 single-core, while the older R15 test records 2060 multi-core and 290 single-core. These results show consistent scaling across Cinebench versions, with the single-core score rising from 290 in R15 to 1212 in R20 to 2886 in R23.

PassMark results from the Core 9 273PTE cover a wide range of workloads. Integer math reaches 82411, floating point math hits 60673, and extended instructions score 15952. Data compression is the standout at 258704, while data encryption reaches 14253. Prime number finding scores 142, random string sorting 28973, and physics 1917. The multi-thread PassMark score is 24054, with a single-thread score of 3433.

The Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12700F with an average score of 31081 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 with a 0.2 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31028 with a 0.4 percent delta. The Intel Core i7-12650HX scores 31290, putting the Core 9 273PTE 0.5 percent behind that part. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PTE is 31143, which places it within a narrow band around those four rivals.

Since the Core 7 150HL has no recorded scores, no delta calculations are possible between the two. The analysis must rely on architecture and specification differences for that part.

Specification Differences

The table below covers only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Field | Intel Core 7 150HL | Intel Core 9 273PTE |

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

| Cores | 14 | 12 |

| Threads | 20 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Bartlett Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $549 |

| Part Number | unknown | SA4QJ |

The Core 7 150HL runs a higher base clock at 2.40 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, but the Core 9 273PTE boosts higher to 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The Core 7 150HL has more cores but fewer threads, while the Core 9 273PTE reverses that balance. The Core 9 273PTE adds ECC support, a wider PCIe Gen 5 link, more L3 cache, and a listed memory bandwidth figure. The Core 7 150HL counters with a more powerful integrated GPU and an earlier release date.

Both processors share the same 45 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, a 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, and a locked multiplier. Neither part lists a transistor count or die size.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150HL has 20 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150HL does not.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445 in multi-core and 2886 in single-core on Cinebench R23.

Q: Which processor has the more capable integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 9 273PTE?

A: The launch MSRP is $549. The Core 7 150HL has no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The recorded data points clearly toward the Intel Core 9 273PTE for any workload where measured performance matters. It holds the only benchmark scores in the database, covering Cinebench and PassMark suites, and lands in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, sit within 0.2 percent of its average score, confirming that the Core 9 273PTE competes at a high level.

The Core 9 273PTE also brings platform advantages that extend beyond raw compute. Its 36 MB L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, ECC memory compatibility, and listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s make it the more feature-complete processor for systems that need those capabilities. The 5.50 GHz boost clock adds further headroom in lightly threaded work.

The Intel Core 7 150HL requires a different consideration. It offers 14 cores, a 2.40 GHz base clock, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. It also uses the Raptor Lake architecture and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. But without any recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot substantiate a performance claim in its favor. Its case rests on specifications alone: more cores, a higher base clock, and a stronger integrated GPU.

The data suggests that users who need verified performance and modern platform features should choose the Intel Core 9 273PTE. Users who prioritize the integrated graphics capability, the higher core count, or the earlier release timing might consider the Core 7 150HL, but they should do so without benchmark confirmation from the database. The Core 9 273PTE delivers the measured results, the higher thread count, the larger L3 cache, and the broader PCIe and ECC support. On the evidence available, it is the stronger recommendation.