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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates this comparison, winning all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 150U records zero wins across the full test suite. The margin is substantial in every category, but the scale of the gap varies considerably between single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 9 273PQE scores 39,190 against the Core 7 150U's 8,883, a delta of -77.3%. That is the largest multi-core gap in the Cinebench series. The R20 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: 16,459 versus 5,248, a -68.1% difference. The R15 multi-core result is 3,950 versus 1,505.5, a -61.9% gap. These results indicate the Core 9 273PQE delivers roughly three to four times the multi-threaded throughput depending on the workload generation.

Single-core performance tells a slightly closer story, though the Core 9 273PQE still wins decisively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the score is 5,532 versus 1,875.5, a -66.1% delta. The R20 single-core test shows 2,323 versus 740, a -68.1% gap. R15 single-core is 557 versus 254, a -54.4% difference. The PassMark single-thread test narrows the margin further: 4,573 versus 3,508, a -23.3% gap. That is the smallest delta in the entire dataset, indicating the Core 7 150U's single-core efficiency is comparatively closer to the larger chip's performance per clock.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 9 273PQE pulls ahead most dramatically. In extended instructions, the score is 38,743 versus 8,748, a -77.4% delta, the largest gap recorded in any test. Data compression shows 585,752 versus 158,622, a -72.9% gap. Floating point math is 125,546 versus 34,405, a -72.6% gap. Find prime numbers is 198 versus 58, a -70.7% gap. Integer math is 164,629 versus 51,057, a -69% gap. Data encryption is 29,636 versus 10,025, a -66.2% gap. Random string sorting is 53,167 versus 18,269, a -65.6% gap. Physics is 2,754 versus 1,012, a -63.3% gap. Multi-thread is 46,107 versus 14,700, a -68.1% gap.

The average benchmark score for the Core 9 273PQE is 66,099, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17,395, putting it at the 71st percentile. That percentile gap of 22 points underscores how the Core 9 273PQE sits in a different performance tier entirely.

For context on the Core 9 273PQE's standing among its nearest rivals, the database lists the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at an average score of 66,159, a -0.1% delta, essentially a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65,914, a +0.3% delta in favor of the Core 9 273PQE. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66,855, a -1.1% delta, and the AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66,925, a -1.2% delta. These figures indicate the Core 9 273PQE is competitive with high-end desktop parts from both Intel and AMD, trading blows within a 1.2% band.

The Core 7 150U's nearest rivals are all lower-tier parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 scores 17,333, a +0.4% delta in favor of the Core 7 150U. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 17,321, also +0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17,482, a -0.5% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17,507, a -0.6% delta. The Core 7 150U sits in a cluster where the differences are fractions of a percent, meaning its performance tier is tightly packed with those rivals.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with multi-core advantages ranging from -61.9% to -77.3% depending on the test. Its average benchmark score of 66,099 is roughly 3.8 times that of the Core 7 150U's 17,395.

The Core 9 273PQE belongs in the company of top-tier desktop processors. Its 93rd percentile ranking and the near-tie with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (a +0.3% delta) place it firmly in high-end territory. The Core 7 150U, by contrast, sits at the 71st percentile, competing with mid-range desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 5 4600G, where the deltas are within 0.6%.

The choice between these two depends entirely on workload requirements. The Core 9 273PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 TDP, designed for sustained heavy compute. The Core 7 150U is a mobile processor with a 15 TDP, built for efficiency in portable systems. The data shows the Core 9 273PQE delivers multi-threaded performance that is roughly 3.4 times higher in Cinebench R23 multi-core (39,190 versus 8,883) and 3.1 times higher in PassMark multi-thread (46,107 versus 14,700). Single-threaded performance is closer, with the PassMark single-thread gap at -23.3%, but the Core 9 273PQE still leads by a meaningful margin.

Users seeking maximum compute throughput for rendering, simulation, or content creation should select the Core 9 273PQE. Users constrained by power budgets or requiring a mobile form factor would select the Core 7 150U, accepting the substantial performance trade-off documented in these benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. It is a mobile segment chip with 10 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core 7 150U has a 15 TDP and uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, also built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It is a desktop segment chip with 12 cores and 24 threads. The base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Core 9 273PQE has a 125 TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 7 150U has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache is three times larger on the Core 9 273PQE, and the per-core L2 is 60% larger.

Memory support is similar in type, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 9 273PQE, however, has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 150U has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Core 9 273PQE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 150U does not.

PCIe capabilities differ significantly. The Core 7 150U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 9 273PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). That is double the lane count and a generation newer.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 150U carries Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 9 273PQE carries UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but the Iris Xe implementation on the mobile chip is configured for the lower-power segment.

The release dates show the Core 7 150U launched in January 2024, while the Core 9 273PQE launched in March 2026. The Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589, stated once here for reference. Both processors remain in active production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz, compared to the Intel Core 7 150U's boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 150U does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a 15 TDP. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a 125 TDP, which is more than eight times higher.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66,099, compared to the Intel Core 7 150U's 17,395. The Core 9 273PQE also ranks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 71st percentile for the Core 7 150U.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark comparison, so the "where each one wins" section is defined by the magnitude of the victories rather than by any reversal of outcomes.

The Core 9 273PQE shows its largest advantages in compute-heavy workloads. The extended instructions test shows a -77.4% gap, the largest in the dataset. Cinebench R23 multi-core follows at -77.3%. These are the tests that stress sustained multi-threaded execution across all cores, and the Core 9 273PQE's 12 cores with 24 threads versus the Core 7 150U's 10 cores with 12 threads creates an inherent advantage.

The Core 9 273PQE also excels in data throughput tasks. Data compression shows a -72.9% gap, floating point math shows -72.6%, and integer math shows -69%. These results indicate the Core 9 273PQE is particularly well suited for database operations, scientific computing, and financial modeling.

The Core 7 150U's closest performance to the Core 9 273PQE appears in the PassMark single-thread test, with a -23.3% gap. This suggests that in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive applications, the Core 7 150U's per-core performance is comparatively less disadvantaged, though still clearly behind. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a -54.4% gap, which is the next smallest margin.

For the Core 7 150U, the practical use case is constrained by its 15 TDP and mobile socket. It is the appropriate choice for thin-and-light laptops where power consumption is the primary constraint. The data shows it performs competitively with mid-range desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 3 210, with deltas under 0.5%, meaning it is not a weak performer in its own tier.

For the Core 9 273PQE, the use case is desktop workstations and high-performance desktops where the 125 TDP is acceptable. Its performance rivals the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D within 0.3%, placing it among the fastest consumer processors in the database. The PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth further support demanding workloads like high-end GPUs and NVMe storage arrays.

The benchmark data does not indicate any scenario where the Core 7 150U outperforms the Core 9 273PQE. The choice is therefore determined by platform requirements: mobile efficiency versus desktop performance. The Core 7 150U wins on power draw and portability potential; the Core 9 273PQE wins on every measured performance metric.