Intel Core 7 150HL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 7 150HL and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. The Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores, average benchmark score, or nearest rival data. The Core Ultra 5 225T, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, an average benchmark score of 30,468, and a percentile ranking of 82 among all CPUs.

Because the Core 7 150HL lacks any measured performance data, every quantitative comparison must rely on the Core Ultra 5 225T's recorded scores and its position relative to its nearest rivals. The Core Ultra 5 225T sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 82% of the processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 30,468 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30,422), 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30,390), and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30,364). It trails the Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548) by 0.3%.

The Core Ultra 5 225T's Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 21,971 in Cinebench R23, a single-core score of 3,101 in the same test, a multi-core score of 9,227 in Cinebench R20, and a single-core score of 1,302 in that test. In Cinebench R15, it records 2,214 multi-core and 312 single-core. These results indicate a balanced performer with strong scaling from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T further characterize its capabilities. The highest recorded score is in data compression at 233,998, while data encryption reaches 18,289 and extended instructions hit 20,083. Integer math scores 59,543, floating point math scores 82,751, and find prime numbers scores 284. The multithread score is 25,358, physics scores 2,053, and random string sorting scores 28,774. The single-thread Passmark score is 4,348, recorded twice in the dataset under slightly different test names.

Since the Core 7 150HL has no benchmarks, the data cannot confirm whether its 14 cores and 20 threads translate into a performance advantage over the Core Ultra 5 225T's 10 cores and 10 threads. The absence of measurements means no win count can be assigned to either processor. The Core Ultra 5 225T is the only processor in this comparison with empirical data, and that data places it in the upper tier of the database.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the only processor in this comparison with measured performance. Its 82nd percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 30,468, and Cinebench and Passmark scores provide concrete evidence of its capabilities. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rival comparisons, leaving its performance entirely unquantified.

Users selecting between these two processors based strictly on database measurements must favor the Core Ultra 5 225T. It demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23 with a score of 21,971 and solid single-threaded performance with a score of 3,101. Its Passmark data compression result of 233,998 indicates particular strength in workloads involving compressed data handling. The processor's placement among rivals, within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13600H and ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, confirms it competes effectively in its segment.

The Core 7 150HL cannot be recommended on performance grounds because no performance data exists. Its architectural specifications, including 14 cores, 20 threads, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, suggest it may be competitive, but the database provides no evidence to support that expectation. The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the Core Ultra 5 225T is the measured choice.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process node and manufactured by TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 3 nm, which typically indicates a significant generational leap in transistor density and power efficiency.

The Core Ultra 5 225T contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Core 7 150HL has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. This omission prevents a direct comparison of physical implementation details.

Cache structures differ notably between the two. The Core 7 150HL has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 24 MB. The Core Ultra 5 225T has an L1 cache of 192 KB per core, an L2 cache of 3 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 20 MB. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the Core 7 150HL offers more total L3 cache.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 7 150HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core Ultra 5 225T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The Core 7 150HL's integrated GPU has substantially more execution units, which may matter for systems without a discrete graphics card.

Process node, foundry, transistor count, die size, cache hierarchy, and integrated graphics all represent clear architectural distinctions. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses a newer, denser process from a different foundry, while the Core 7 150HL relies on Intel's older 10 nm node. The Core 7 150HL compensates with more cores and a larger shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. Core and thread counts differ: the Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Core 7 150HL provides 40% more cores and twice the thread count. Base clock speeds are close: 2.40 GHz for the Core 7 150HL versus 2.50 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Boost clocks are similarly close: 5.00 GHz for the Core 7 150HL versus 4.90 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Thermal design power differs, with the Core 7 150HL rated at 45 W and the Core Ultra 5 225T rated at 65 W. The Core 7 150HL uses a lower TDP despite having more cores. Socket compatibility also differs: the Core 7 150HL uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Memory support differs. The Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5, also in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core 7 150HL has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. PCI Express support differs as well: the Core 7 150HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 225T offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Release dates differ by roughly nine months. The Core 7 150HL was released on 2024-04-07, while the Core Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31. Both processors are marked as Active in production status, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded. Both are desktop market segment parts with locked multipliers. Neither supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 225T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, while the Core 7 150HL has no series designation recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: What benchmark scores does the Core Ultra 5 225T achieve in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21,971 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,101 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: Does the Core 7 150HL support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the Core Ultra 5 225T's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor uses a 3 nm process node?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses a 3 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,971 and single-core score of 3,101 demonstrate strong performance in rendering and single-threaded applications. Its Passmark multithread score of 25,358, integer math score of 59,543, and floating point math score of 82,751 indicate broad computational capability. The data compression score of 233,998 suggests particular strength in compression workloads, while the random string sorting score of 28,774 and data encryption score of 18,289 cover additional processing patterns. The physics score of 2,053 and extended instructions score of 20,083 round out its measured profile. Its position at the 82nd percentile and its average score of 30,468, which places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13600H and ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, confirm it wins the performance comparison outright.

The Intel Core 7 150HL wins only in specification-based comparisons where no performance measurement is required. It has more cores (14 versus 10), more threads (20 versus 10), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), a larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 20 MB), a lower TDP (45 W versus 65 W), broader memory support (DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only), and more integrated graphics execution units (96 versus 16). These specifications could translate into advantages in heavily threaded workloads, in systems constrained by power or cooling, or in configurations that require DDR4 memory compatibility. However, without benchmark data, these advantages remain theoretical rather than demonstrated.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice. For users prioritizing core count, thread count, lower TDP, DDR4 support, or integrated graphics capabilities, the Core 7 150HL offers specification advantages that the database cannot yet quantify. The recorded data favors the Core Ultra 5 225T in every benchmark category, while the Core 7 150HL's case rests entirely on its specifications.