Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Intel Core 7 150U and the Intel Core i5-14401E are both Raptor Lake family parts, but they target very different segments of the market. The Core 7 150U is a mobile processor with a modest 15 W TDP and a hybrid core arrangement, while the Core i5-14401E is a desktop chip rated at 65 W. The benchmark data available in the database reveals a clear performance hierarchy between the two.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparisons show a decisive advantage for the Intel Core i5-14401E in every recorded test. The database records six direct comparisons, and the Core i5-14401E wins all six. The most dramatic gap appears in the multi-core Cinebench tests, where the desktop processor's higher power envelope and larger L3 cache produce large score differences.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 8883. That is a delta of -51.1% from the perspective of the mobile chip, meaning the i5-14401E delivers roughly double the multi-threaded performance in this workload. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a similar trend, with the i5-14401E at 7627 and the Core 7 150U at 5248, a -31.2% delta. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test narrows the gap slightly, with the i5-14401E scoring 1830 against 1505.5 for the Core 7 150U, a -17.7% delta.

Single-core performance also favors the Intel Core i5-14401E, though by a smaller margin in the older R15 test. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the i5-14401E scores 258 versus 254 for the Core 7 150U, a -1.6% delta. That gap widens substantially in newer benchmarks. Cinebench R20 single-core shows the i5-14401E at 1076 against 740 for the Core 7 150U, a -31.2% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a -26.9% delta, with the i5-14401E at 2564 and the Core 7 150U at 1875.5.

The Cinebench results indicate that the desktop i5-14401E scales much better under sustained multi-core loads. The mobile chip, constrained by its thermal and power limits, falls further behind as the workload becomes more demanding. The single-core R15 test is the only recorded benchmark where the two chips are nearly level, which suggests that at very short, lightly threaded bursts the Core 7 150U can approach the desktop part. However, that parity disappears in R20 and R23, where the i5-14401E pulls ahead by roughly a quarter to a third.

Looking beyond the direct comparisons, the database also records the average benchmark score and percentile rank for each processor. The Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17395 and sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253 and sits at the 60th percentile. The difference in average benchmark scores is large, but it reflects the different benchmark sets recorded for each chip. The Core 7 150U has a much broader set of recorded tests, including PassMark sub-tests, while the i5-14401E only has Cinebench entries in the database.

The nearest rival data for the Core 7 150U places it close to several AMD desktop and mobile parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 averages 17333, which is 0.4% below the Core 7 150U. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321, also 0.4% below. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE averages 17482, which is -0.5% relative to the Core 7 150U. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G averages 17507, a -0.6% delta. These are very tight margins, indicating that the Core 7 150U sits in a competitive cluster around the 17300 to 17500 average score range.

The nearest rival data for the Intel Core i5-14401E shows a different competitive picture. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 averages 5259, which is -0.1% relative to the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i7-11700B averages 5241, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i9-10850K averages 5240, also 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i5-13400T averages 5210, a 0.8% delta. The i5-14401E is effectively level with these parts, with all deltas within 1% of zero.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the choice straightforward for users who prioritize raw compute throughput. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database, and its multi-core advantage is substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it more than doubles the Core 7 150U score. For rendering, compilation, or any workload that scales across cores, the desktop part is clearly the stronger option.

The Intel Core 7 150U does have its own strengths, but they are not visible in the head-to-head Cinebench results. The mobile chip carries Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, a much more capable integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401E. The Core 7 150U also has a 15 W TDP, making it suitable for fanless or ultra-thin designs where the 65 W desktop chip would not fit. The mobile part's boost clock is higher at 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, though the benchmark data shows that this does not translate into a single-core win in any recorded test.

The percentile ranks tell a nuanced story. The Core 7 150U sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, which is higher than the i5-14401E's 60th percentile. This is partly a function of the different benchmark sets recorded for each chip. The Core 7 150U has PassMark scores for integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics, while the i5-14401E only has Cinebench entries. A user comparing these two chips should look at the head-to-head Cinebench data as the most direct comparison available, and that data is uniformly in favor of the i5-14401E.

For a desktop user with power headroom and a Socket 1700 motherboard, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the logical pick. For a mobile user who needs an integrated GPU with higher execution units and can accept lower multi-core throughput, the Intel Core 7 150U is the only one of the two that fits a BGA 1744 laptop design.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The core microarchitecture is the same, but the two chips differ in core configuration, cache hierarchy, and supporting features.

The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The thread counts match, but the core counts do not. The mobile chip achieves its 12 threads with fewer high-performance cores plus efficiency cores, while the desktop chip uses 6 performance cores with hyper-threading. The database does not specify the exact P-core and E-core split for either chip, but the core and thread counts indicate a different arrangement.

The L3 cache differs significantly. The Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The larger L3 on the desktop part likely contributes to its multi-core advantage, especially in workloads with large working sets.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, a high-end integrated GPU for mobile parts. The i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730, a more basic desktop GPU. The mobile chip's GPU has far more execution units, which makes it more suitable for light gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads without a discrete card.

The PCIe support also differs. The Core 7 150U supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The desktop chip has both a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count, which matters for high-bandwidth add-in cards. The mobile chip's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes is typical for ultraportable designs where expansion is limited.

ECC memory support is another differentiator. The Core 7 150U does not support ECC memory, while the i5-14401E does. This makes the desktop chip more suitable for entry-level server or workstation builds where data integrity is critical.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ in several recorded specification fields. The core count differs: the Core 7 150U has 10 cores, the i5-14401E has 6. The thread count is identical at 12. The base clock differs: the Core 7 150U runs at 1.80 GHz, the i5-14401E at 2.50 GHz. The boost clock also differs: the Core 7 150U boosts to 5.40 GHz, the i5-14401E to 4.70 GHz.

The TDP differs substantially. The Core 7 150U is rated at 15 W, the i5-14401E at 65 W. The socket differs: the Core 7 150U uses Intel BGA 1744, the i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700. The codenames differ slightly: the Core 7 150U is Raptor Lake-U, the i5-14401E is Raptor Lake-R. The generation labels also differ, with the mobile chip listed as Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) and the desktop chip as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

The die size is recorded for the i5-14401E at 215 mm², while the Core 7 150U has no recorded die size. The L3 cache differs, with the mobile chip at 12 MB shared and the desktop chip at 20 MB shared. The integrated graphics differ, with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the mobile part and UHD Graphics 730 on the desktop part. The market segment differs, with the Core 7 150U listed as Mobile and the i5-14401E as Desktop.

ECC memory support differs, with the i5-14401E supporting ECC and the Core 7 150U not. The PCIe specification differs, with the mobile chip at Gen 4 with 8 lanes and the desktop chip at Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The release dates differ, with the Core 7 150U released in January 2024 and the i5-14401E in June 2024. The part numbers differ as well: SRMYP for the mobile chip and Q49JSRNJS for the desktop chip. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status, and neither has a multiplier unlocked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores. Both have 12 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, while the Intel Core 7 150U scores 8883. The delta is -51.1% from the mobile chip's perspective.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150U support ECC memory?

A: No. The database records ECC memory support as false for the Core 7 150U. The Intel Core i5-14401E does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The mobile chip has more execution units in its integrated GPU.

Q: What percentile rank does each chip hold?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U is at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401E is at the 60th percentile.