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

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous hierarchy between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the narrowest margin being a 3.9% advantage in PassMark single-thread testing. The Intel Core 7 150U records zero wins across the entire benchmark suite. The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PE is 49,845, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 7 150U averages 17,395 and sits in the 71st percentile. The Core 9 273PE is positioned among rivals such as the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14600KF (0.9% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13980HX (1.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.2% behind). The Core 7 150U competes in a much lower performance tier, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (0.4% ahead), AMD Ryzen 3 210 (0.4% ahead), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.5% behind), and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (0.6% behind). The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Core 9 273PE is the superior processor for any workload captured by these benchmarks, while the Core 7 150U serves a fundamentally different, lower-power segment.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially in their underlying design. The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, while the Intel Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so manufacturing technology is not a differentiator. The Core 7 150U features 10 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Core 9 273PE doubles the thread count with 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clock speeds differ notably: the Core 7 150U runs at 1.80 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, while the Core 9 273PE runs at 2.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost.

Cache configurations also separate the two. The Core 7 150U has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PE matches the 80 KB L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and triples shared L3 to 36 MB. The memory bandwidth figures reflect the Core 9 273PE's higher ceiling at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 150U has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over dual-channel buses. ECC memory support is present only on the Core 9 273PE. PCIe connectivity differs significantly: the Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 9 273PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the Core 7 150U using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core 9 273PE using UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 150U targets the mobile segment with a 15 W TDP and uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Core 9 273PE targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP on Intel Socket 1700. The launch MSRP for the Core 9 273PE is $549, while the Core 7 150U has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

Given that the Core 9 273PE wins every single head-to-head benchmark, the performance split is not about which processor wins specific workloads but rather about the magnitude of the Core 9 273PE's advantage across different types of tasks. The largest gaps appear in heavily multithreaded and compute-intensive workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the Core 9 273PE ahead by 71.6%, and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 71.4% advantage. These results indicate that the Core 9 273PE's additional cores, threads, and larger cache translate directly into substantial multi-threaded performance gains. Floating-point math shows a 68.1% gap, physics simulation shows 67.6%, and extended instructions show 64.5%. Integer math trails at 63.4%, data compression at 60.9%, and multi-thread overall at 60.1%.

The Core 7 150U's closest performance comes in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows only a 3.9% difference, which is the smallest margin in the entire dataset. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 42.9% gap, R20 single-core shows 60.1%, and R23 single-core shows 57.5%. The single-thread PassMark result suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the Core 7 150U's 5.40 GHz boost clock partially offsets the Core 9 273PE's architectural advantages. The data implies that the Core 7 150U is proportionally less disadvantaged in single-thread scenarios, though it still loses. The Core 9 273PE's dominance is most pronounced in rendering, mathematical workloads, and data processing tasks that exploit its 24 threads and larger cache.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845, compared to 17,395 for the Intel Core 7 150U.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PE leads by 71.6%. PassMark find prime numbers follows closely at 71.4%.

Q: Is the Core 7 150U competitive in any benchmark?

A: The Core 7 150U does not win any of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its closest result is PassMark single-thread, where it trails by only 3.9%.

Q: Do both processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core 7 150U has a 15 W TDP, while the Core 9 273PE has a 65 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals the Core 9 273PE's dominance in rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 against the Core 7 150U's 8,883, a 71.6% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 13,140 versus 5,248, a 60.1% gap. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 3,153 versus 1,505.5, a 52.3% difference. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 shows 445 versus 254 (42.9% gap), R20 shows 1,855 versus 740 (60.1% gap), and R23 shows 4,417 versus 1,875.5 (57.5% gap).

PassMark results reinforce the Core 9 273PE's superiority across diverse workload types. Data compression shows 405,885 versus 158,622, a 60.9% gap. Data encryption shows 22,719 versus 10,025, a 55.9% gap. Extended instructions show 24,630 versus 8,748, a 64.5% gap. Find prime numbers shows 203 versus 58, a 71.4% gap. Floating-point math shows 107,884 versus 34,405, a 68.1% gap. Integer math shows 139,410 versus 51,057, a 63.4% gap. Multi-thread overall shows 36,810 versus 14,700, a 60.1% gap. Physics shows 3,120 versus 1,012, a 67.6% gap. Random string sorting shows 45,098 versus 18,269, a 59.5% gap.

The single-thread PassMark results are the outlier in this dataset. The Core 9 273PE scores 3,650 versus the Core 7 150U's 3,508, a margin of only 3.9%. This is the only benchmark where the two processors are close. The data suggests that the Core 7 150U's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which nearly matches the Core 9 273PE's 5.70 GHz boost, keeps single-thread performance competitive. However, the Core 9 273PE still wins this test, and its 2.30 GHz base clock provides a higher floor for sustained workloads.

The overall pattern is consistent: the Core 9 273PE leads by roughly 50% to 70% in most tests, with single-thread performance being the notable exception at under 4%. The Core 7 150U's 10 cores and 12 threads cannot match the Core 9 273PE's 12 cores and 24 threads in parallel workloads, and the Core 9 273PE's 36 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB gives it a substantial advantage in cache-sensitive tasks. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth of the Core 9 273PE further separates the two in memory-intensive operations.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. The Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, while the Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename. Core counts differ: 10 versus 12. Thread counts differ more sharply: 12 versus 24. Base clocks run 1.80 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, and boost clocks run 5.40 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP is 15 W versus 65 W. Sockets are Intel BGA 1744 versus Intel Socket 1700. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core, and L3 cache is 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 9 273PE at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Core 9 273PE. PCIe capabilities differ: Gen 4 with 8 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segments differ: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates differ: 2024-01-07 for the Core 7 150U versus 2026-03-08 for the Core 9 273PE. The launch MSRP of $549 applies only to the Core 9 273PE. Both processors share the same 10 nm process node, dual-channel memory bus, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, and locked multipliers. Both are active production parts from Intel.