Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Intel Core 7 150U and the Intel Core i7-14701E both use the Raptor Lake architecture, but they are engineered for entirely different segments of the market. The Core 7 150U is a mobile processor with a 15 W thermal design power, aimed at thin-and-light laptops, while the Core i7-14701E is a desktop part with a 65 W thermal design power. The benchmark data shows a complete sweep in favor of the desktop chip, with the i7-14701E winning all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. However, the context of each chip’s intended use case is critical for interpretation.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every benchmark category in the database. This is not a close contest; the desktop processor dominates in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The largest margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i7-14701E scores 22195 against the Core 7 150U’s 8883, a 60% advantage. This indicates a massive difference in sustained multi-core performance, making the desktop chip the clear choice for rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded tasks.

The Core 7 150U has no benchmark wins to its name. Its role is different: it is built for mobility, with a lower thermal design power of 15 W compared to the i7-14701E’s 65 W. In the data, the Core 7 150U still delivers competitive single-thread performance relative to its power envelope, but it trails the desktop chip by 18.5% in PassMark single-thread tests (3508 vs 4305). The mobile chip’s advantage is not in raw speed but in its integration into a low-power segment where the desktop processor cannot physically operate. The i7-14701E requires a desktop socket and a larger cooling solution, so the Core 7 150U wins in the specific context of portable systems.

For the user, the decision is straightforward based on the recorded data. The i7-14701E is for desktops where performance is the priority. The Core 7 150U is for laptops where the trade-off between power consumption and capability is acceptable. The benchmark results confirm that the desktop chip is faster in every measured metric, but the mobile chip exists to serve a different physical form factor.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on the same 10 nm process node at Intel. The fundamental difference lies in their physical design and target platform. The Core 7 150U uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and carries the Raptor Lake-U codename, indicating a mobile-optimized die. The Core i7-14701E uses the Intel Socket 1700 and carries the Raptor Lake-R codename, which is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation for desktops.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. This is a notable split: the mobile chip has more physical cores but fewer threads, suggesting a hybrid layout with fewer performance cores and more efficiency cores. The desktop chip has fewer cores but more threads, indicating a configuration with all performance cores and hyper-threading enabled. The result is that the i7-14701E can handle 16 concurrent threads, while the Core 7 150U is limited to 12.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 i7-14701E has the same 80 KB L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and nearly triples the shared L3 to 33 MB. The larger cache pool on the desktop chip is a direct contributor to its performance lead, particularly in workloads that benefit from data locality.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The mobile chip’s graphics solution is generally more capable for light gaming and media tasks, but the desktop processor’s graphics are not the focus of its performance profile. The desktop chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the mobile part. PCIe connectivity is another split: the Core 7 150U offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes, while the Core i7-14701E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, providing the desktop platform with more bandwidth for expansion cards and storage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern of the i7-14701E leading by substantial margins. Starting with Cinebench R15, the desktop chip scores 2237 multi-core against 1505.5 for the mobile chip, a 32.7% lead. The single-core result is 315 vs 254, a 19.4% gap. These margins widen in Cinebench R20, where the multi-core score is 9321 vs 5248, a 43.7% lead, and the single-core score is 1315 vs 740, another 43.7% gap.

The most dramatic difference appears in Cinebench R23. The multi-core test shows the i7-14701E at 22195 versus 8883 for the Core 7 150U, a 60% gap. The single-core test shows 3133 vs 1875.5, a 40.1% difference. This indicates that the desktop chip’s advantage is not just in raw thread count but also in per-core efficiency, despite the mobile chip having more physical cores.

In PassMark tests, the i7-14701E continues its sweep. Data compression shows 282939 vs 158622, a 43.9% lead. Data encryption shows 14862 vs 10025, a 32.5% lead. Extended instructions show 18528 vs 8748, a 52.8% lead. The prime number test shows 176 vs 58, a 67% lead, which is the largest percentage difference in the entire dataset. Floating-point math shows 61873 vs 34405, a 44.4% lead, and integer math shows 81325 vs 51057, a 37.2% lead.

The PassMark multi-thread score is 26112 vs 14700, a 43.7% lead, while the physics test shows 2399 vs 1012, a 57.8% lead. Random string sorting shows 29158 vs 18269, a 37.3% lead. The single-thread tests show 4305 vs 3508, an 18.5% lead. Across all 17 benchmarks, the i7-14701E is faster, with the smallest gap being the 18.5% single-thread difference and the largest being the 67% prime number gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 1.80 GHz for the mobile chip and 2.60 GHz for the desktop chip. Both share the same boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 W for the mobile part and 65 W for the desktop part, a significant difference in power draw.

The sockets are distinct: Intel BGA 1744 for the mobile chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop chip. The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both are manufactured by Intel. The L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs at 1.25 MB per core for the mobile chip and 2 MB per core for the desktop chip. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared for the mobile chip and 33 MB shared for the desktop chip.

Memory support is the same in terms of types (DDR4 and DDR5) and bus width (dual-channel). The ECC memory capability is present only on the desktop chip. PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the mobile chip, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the desktop chip. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU for the mobile chip and UHD Graphics 770 for the desktop chip. The market segment is Mobile for the Core 7 150U and Desktop for the Core i7-14701E. The release dates are January 2024 for the mobile chip and June 2024 for the desktop chip. The die size for the desktop chip is 257 mm², while the mobile chip’s die size is not listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 67% with a score of 176 versus 58.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, only the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150U does not.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a thermal design power of 15 W, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has a thermal design power of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 3133, which is 40.1% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U’s 1875.5.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the Intel Core 7 150U in every single benchmark recorded, with a percentile ranking of 83 versus 71 among all CPUs. The desktop chip’s average benchmark score is 33206, nearly double the mobile chip’s 17395. The nearest rivals for the i7-14701E include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at a 0.4% delta, placing it in a strong competitive position. The Core 7 150U’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with a 0.4% delta, show that it is a mid-tier mobile option.

Users building or upgrading a desktop should choose the Intel Core i7-14701E. It delivers decisively higher multi-threaded performance, as shown by the 60% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and a solid 18.5% lead in single-thread performance. Its larger L3 cache, higher base clock, and support for PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes make it the superior part for demanding desktop workloads.

Users selecting a processor for a mobile system have no choice but the Intel Core 7 150U, as the i7-14701E is a desktop-only part on Socket 1700. The mobile chip offers a capable 10-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and integrated Iris Xe Graphics. Its performance is significantly lower, but its 15 W thermal design power makes it suitable for portable devices where the desktop chip’s 65 W requirement is not feasible. The verdict from the database is simple: the i7-14701E is the performance winner, and the Core 7 150U is the mobility option.