Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U and Intel Core i9-14901KE occupy different segments entirely, and the recorded data reflects that split clearly. The Core 7 150U is a mobile processor with a 15 TDP, while the i9-14901KE is a desktop part with a 125 TDP. The benchmark database shows the Core 7 150U has been measured across 19 distinct workloads, producing an average benchmark score of 17395. The i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which means its average score sits at 0 and there are no head-to-head wins recorded for either side.

For the Core 7 150U, the data shows strength in several specific workload categories. The PassMark integer math score of 51057 and floating point math score of 34405 indicate solid arithmetic throughput. The data compression score of 158622 stands as the highest absolute number among the recorded tests for this processor. The multi-threaded PassMark score of 14700 reflects its 10-core, 12-thread configuration. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 8883 and single-core score of 1875.5 show balanced performance across both lightly and heavily threaded tasks.

The i9-14901KE, by contrast, has no measured results to analyze. The database records its specifications but no benchmark outcomes. This means the comparison is fundamentally between a fully characterized mobile processor and a desktop processor whose real-world performance data has not yet been collected. The percentile rankings also differ drastically: the Core 7 150U sits at the 71st percentile against all CPUs, while the i9-14901KE is at the 50th percentile based on its default score of zero.

# Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture family and the same 10 nm process node from Intel, but they diverge in almost every other structural detail. The Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake-U codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation, while the i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

The core configurations are notably different. The Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This means the mobile part has more physical cores but fewer threads, while the desktop part relies on Hyper-Threading across all 8 cores to reach 16 threads. Clock speeds also differ substantially: the Core 7 150U has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, whereas the i9-14901KE starts at 3.80 GHz base and boosts to 5.80 GHz. The desktop part has a higher boost ceiling by 0.40 GHz.

Cache hierarchies show significant divergence. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: 1.25 MB per core on the Core 7 150U versus 2 MB per core on the i9-14901KE. The L3 cache is where the gap widens most, with the mobile processor carrying 12 MB shared while the desktop processor has 36 MB shared, a threefold difference. The i9-14901KE also has a die size of 257 mm², a figure the database records for that part but not for the Core 7 150U.

Memory support is identical in type, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel buses. ECC memory support differs: the Core 7 150U does not support ECC, while the i9-14901KE does. PCIe capabilities are also different. The Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i9-14901KE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), doubling the lane count and advancing one generation.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770. The sockets are incompatible: the mobile part uses Intel BGA 1744, and the desktop part uses Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier on the Core 7 150U is locked, while the i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates in the database show the Core 7 150U arriving on 2024-01-07 and the i9-14901KE on 2024-06-30, roughly six months apart in the same year. Both processors remain in active production.

# The Verdict

The data supports a simple verdict: the Intel Core 7 150U is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance data, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark results. For users who need a mobile processor with 10 cores, 12 threads, a 15 TDP, and integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, the Core 7 150U is the documented choice. Its 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs, average benchmark score of 17395, and a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results provide a complete performance picture.

The i9-14901KE is a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 125 TDP, and a 5.80 GHz boost clock. It carries a higher L3 cache of 36 MB, supports ECC memory, offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and has an unlocked multiplier. However, the database contains zero benchmark scores for this part, so its actual performance relative to the Core 7 150U cannot be quantified. The 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance.

Users should interpret the comparison accordingly. The Core 7 150U is a validated mobile processor with known scores across 19 workloads. The i9-14901KE is a desktop processor with strong theoretical specifications but no empirical benchmark results in the database. The choice between them depends on the platform requirement: mobile BGA 1744 versus desktop Socket 1700. The data cannot support a performance-based verdict for the i9-14901KE, so the analysis rests on the Core 7 150U as the only fully measured unit.

# 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 i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Core 7 150U boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the i9-14901KE boosts to 5.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over dual-channel buses.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17395. The i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark scores are recorded in the database.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, with no recorded scores for either side and zero wins for each processor. This means there are no direct comparisons to walk through numerically. However, the Core 7 150U has a substantial body of individual benchmark results that can be examined on their own merits.

The strongest results for the Core 7 150U come from the PassMark suite. The data compression score of 158622 is the highest single number recorded. Integer math follows at 51057, with floating point math at 34405. Random string sorting scores 18269, and multithreaded performance scores 14700. Data encryption reaches 10025, extended instructions score 8748, and single-thread performance scores 3508. Physics simulation scores 1012, and finding prime numbers scores 58.

In Cinebench tests, the R23 multi-core score of 8883 and single-core score of 1875.5 represent the most recent rendering workloads. The R20 scores are 5248 multi-core and 740 single-core, while the R15 scores are 1505.5 multi-core and 254 single-core. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 6234 and a single-core score of 1857.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Core 7 150U provide context for its average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an average score of 17333, which is 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 also scores 17321, again 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482, which is 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17507, 0.6 percent higher. These delta percentages are small, indicating the Core 7 150U sits in a tightly clustered performance band among its nearest competitors.

For the i9-14901KE, no such comparisons exist. The nearest rivals list is empty, and no benchmark scores are available. The only numerical data for this processor comes from its specifications: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.80 GHz base clock, 5.80 GHz boost clock, 125 TDP, 36 MB L3 cache, 2 MB L2 cache per core, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a 257 mm² die size. None of these figures translate into measured performance outcomes in the database.

The practical implication is that any performance analysis must center on the Core 7 150U, which has 19 recorded benchmark scores and a percentile ranking of 71. The i9-14901KE, despite its higher boost clock, larger cache, and desktop-class TDP, has no empirical data to confirm or refute its expected performance. The database records its specifications but cannot yet place it among its peers. Until benchmark results are entered for the i9-14901KE, the Core 7 150U remains the only processor in this comparison with verified performance measurements.