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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PTE across every benchmark in the comparison. The Intel Core 7 150U does not secure a single win in the 17 head-to-head tests. The margins, however, vary significantly by workload, which reveals the structural differences between these two processors.

The largest gap appears in multi-core rendering. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 253PTE scores 21276 against 8883 for the 150U, a delta of -58.2% from the perspective of the trailing chip. That means the 253PTE delivers more than double the multi-threaded rendering performance. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 8935 versus 5248, a -41.3% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core narrows the spread somewhat, with 2144 versus 1505.5, a -29.8% delta.

Single-core tests tell a different story. The advantages are smaller, though still consistent. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 253PTE scores 3003 against 1875.5, a -37.5% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1261 versus 740, a -41.3% delta. The smallest margin in the entire dataset appears in PassMark single-thread tests, where the 253PTE scores 3794 versus 3508, just a -7.5% delta. That suggests the per-thread efficiency of the two designs is relatively close, and the multi-core gap comes largely from thread count and memory bandwidth rather than raw clock-for-clock performance.

Integer math presents another dramatic split. PassMark integer math shows 119552 for the 253PTE versus 51057 for the 150U, a -57.3% delta. Floating-point math follows at 67209 versus 34405, a -48.8% delta. Extended instructions also show a -48.8% delta, with 17099 versus 8748. Data compression favors the 253PTE at 275828 versus 158622, a -42.5% delta. Data encryption shows 15500 versus 10025, a -35.3% delta. Random string sorting lands at 28227 versus 18269, a -35.3% delta. Prime number finding scores 82 versus 58, a -29.3% delta. Physics simulation shows 1318 versus 1012, a -23.2% delta.

The percentile data reinforces the hierarchy. The 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the 150U sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score for the 253PTE is 34962, compared to 17395 for the 150U. That is roughly double the overall average, which aligns with the multi-core Cinebench results.

The nearest rivals in the database add context. The 253PTE lands within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13800H and the Intel Core i9-12900HX, and within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6349P and the AMD Ryzen 5 150. The 150U sits within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, the AMD Ryzen 3 210, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G. These proximity bands show that the 253PTE competes in a much higher performance tier, while the 150U aligns with older budget desktop and mobile parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10-core count and identical base and boost clocks of 1.80 GHz and 5.40 GHz. Both come from Intel and use a 10 nm process node. The similarities end there.

Thread count is a major divergence. The 150U offers 12 threads, while the 253PTE offers 20 threads. With the same core count, that means the 253PTE enables hyper-threading across more of its core configuration, giving it a substantial advantage in workloads that scale with thread count. The Cinebench multi-core results reflect this directly.

Cache hierarchy also differs. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache, however, is 1.25 MB per core on the 150U versus 2 MB per core on the 253PTE. The L3 cache shows the largest gap: 12 MB shared on the 150U versus 33 MB shared on the 253PTE. That nearly triples the last-level cache, which helps with datasets that exceed the smaller pool.

The architecture families are distinct. The 150U uses Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-U, while the 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake. The 150U belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) generation, and the 253PTE belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. These are different design lineages despite sharing the same process node and clock behavior.

Memory support is nominally similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The 253PTE, however, lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 150U does not report a bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support also differs. The 150U does not support ECC, while the 253PTE does. That positions the 253PTE for reliability-sensitive workloads.

PCIe connectivity differs sharply. The 150U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The 253PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This doubles the lane count and moves to the newer generation, which matters for storage and expansion bandwidth.

Integrated graphics are different as well. The 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The 150U is the stronger integrated graphics solution on paper, with a much higher EU count. The 253PTE trades graphics capability for compute and platform features.

Socket and market segment separate the two clearly. The 150U uses Intel BGA 1744 and is marked as a Mobile part. The 253PTE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is marked as Desktop. The 150U has a TDP of 15 watts, while the 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. That triple power envelope explains much of the performance delta, as the 253PTE has far more thermal headroom to sustain high clocks across all cores.

Release timing also differs. The 150U launched in January 2024, while the 253PTE launched in March 2026. The 253PTE is a later design targeting desktop systems, while the 150U targets mobile platforms where power efficiency is paramount.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every multi-core benchmark. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 21276 versus 8883, a -58.2% delta. The Cinebench R20 multi-core margin is -41.3%, and the Cinebench R15 multi-core margin is -29.8%.

Q: How close are the single-thread performances?

A: The 253PTE leads in all single-thread tests, but the margin is smallest in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3794 versus 3508, a -7.5% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap at -37.5%, with scores of 3003 versus 1875.5.

Q: What explains the large performance gap despite identical core counts?

A: The 253PTE has 20 threads versus 12 threads, 33 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB, 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1.25 MB, and a 45 watt TDP versus 15 watts. It also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 150U uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The 253PTE additionally reports a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The 150U does not support ECC and does not report a bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The 150U provides the higher execution unit count, which indicates stronger integrated graphics capability.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile, while the 150U sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores are 34962 for the 253PTE and 17395 for the 150U.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PTE outperforms the Intel Core 7 150U in every recorded benchmark, with multi-core deltas ranging from -23.2% in physics to -58.2% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The only near parity appears in PassMark single-thread, where the delta is just -7.5%.

The 253PTE targets desktop systems where its 45 watt TDP allows sustained high performance. It offers 20 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, ECC memory support, DDR5 bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It also carries a launch MSRP of $384. The 150U targets mobile platforms with a 15 watt TDP, 12 threads, 12 MB of L3 cache, no ECC support, and PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Its integrated graphics, Iris Xe with 96 execution units, is the stronger of the two, but that does not compensate for the compute gap in the benchmark suite.

Users selecting between these two should base the decision on platform and power requirements. The 253PTE is the choice for desktop builds that need maximum compute throughput, especially in multi-threaded rendering, encryption, and integer-heavy workloads. The 150U is the choice for mobile designs where the 15 watt envelope and integrated graphics matter more than raw multi-core output. The benchmark results offer no scenario in the recorded data where the 150U comes out ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Threads: 12 on the 150U, 20 on the 253PTE.
• TDP: 15 watts on the 150U, 45 watts on the 253PTE.
• Socket: Intel BGA 1744 on the 150U, Intel Socket 1700 on the 253PTE.
• Architecture: Raptor Lake on the 150U, not listed on the 253PTE.
• Codename: Raptor Lake-U on the 150U, Bartlett Lake on the 253PTE.
• Generation: Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) on the 150U, Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) on the 253PTE.
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core on the 150U, 2 MB per core on the 253PTE.
• L3 cache: 12 MB shared on the 150U, 33 MB shared on the 253PTE.
• Memory bandwidth: not listed on the 150U, 89.6 GB/s on the 253PTE.
• ECC memory: false on the 150U, true on the 253PTE.
• PCIe: Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) on the 150U, Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) on the 253PTE.
• Integrated graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the 150U, UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PTE.
• Market segment: Mobile on the 150U, Desktop on the 253PTE.
• Release date: January 2024 for the 150U, March 2026 for the 253PTE.
• Launch MSRP: not listed for the 150U, $384 for the 253PTE.
• Part number: SRMYP for the 150U, SA4QK for the 253PTE.

Identical fields include core count (10), base clock (1.80 GHz), boost clock (5.40 GHz), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), and multiplier unlock status (false).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins across all 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its largest margins appear in Cinebench R23 multi-core (-58.2%), PassMark integer math (-57.3%), Cinebench R20 multi-core (-41.3%), Cinebench R20 single-core (-41.3%), PassMark multithread (-41.3%), PassMark extended instructions (-48.8%), and PassMark floating-point math (-48.8%). These are workloads that scale with thread count, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth, all of which favor the 253PTE.

The 253PTE is the appropriate choice for desktop workloads such as multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and heavy integer or floating-point computation. Its 20 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide the resources for sustained high-throughput tasks. ECC memory support also makes it suitable for data-integrity-sensitive applications.

The Intel Core 7 150U does not win any recorded benchmark. Its strongest relative showing is in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by only -7.5%. It also comes closer in PassMark physics (-23.2%), Cinebench R15 multi-core (-29.8%), and PassMark prime numbers (-29.3%). The 150U remains relevant for mobile platforms where its 15 watt TDP, BGA 1744 socket, and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU fit the power and thermal constraints of laptops. It does not, however, offer a performance advantage in any measured test.

The use-case split follows the market segment labels. Desktop builders who need maximum compute throughput should select the 253PTE. Mobile system designers who prioritize power efficiency and integrated graphics should select the 150U. The benchmark database provides no evidence that the 150U can match the 253PTE in compute-heavy scenarios, regardless of workload type.