Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Intel Core 7 150U and Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus represent two very different mobile processor tiers, and the benchmark data confirms a substantial performance gulf between them. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database, with the Core 7 150U recording zero wins. This outcome is consistent with their respective positions, as the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 150U falls into the 71st percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dominant victory for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus comes in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, where it scores 41,913 compared to the Core 7 150U's 8,883. That is a 78.8% difference, representing the largest performance gap in the entire comparison. The multi-threaded workload advantage carries across the entire Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers 17,603 points versus 5,248 for the Core 7 150U, a 70.2% lead. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result shows 4,224 against 1,505.5, a 64.4% margin.

Single-core performance also favors the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, though by a smaller degree. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows 5,917 for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus against 1,875.5 for the Core 7 150U, a 68.3% difference. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the scores are 2,485 and 740, respectively, which is a 70.2% gap. The Cinebench R15 single-core result shows 596 versus 254, a 57.4% difference. The smallest margin of victory across all tests appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 4,764 against 3,508, a 26.4% lead.

The PassMark suite reveals where the architectural differences are most pronounced. The find prime numbers test shows the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 482 against just 58 for the Core 7 150U, an 88% difference and the largest single delta in the data. Floating point math shows a 79% gap, with 163,567 versus 34,405. Extended instructions show a 77.7% difference, with 39,283 versus 8,748. Data encryption shows 37,813 versus 10,025, a 73.5% gap. Physics simulation shows 3,843 versus 1,012, a 73.7% difference.

Other PassMark tests follow the same pattern. Data compression scores 493,179 for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus versus 158,622 for the Core 7 150U, a 67.8% difference. Random string sorting shows 60,020 versus 18,269, a 69.6% gap. The multithread test shows 48,270 versus 14,700, a 69.5% difference. Integer math shows 122,449 versus 51,057, a 58.3% margin, which is the second smallest gap in the comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61,834, while the Intel Core 7 150U has an average benchmark score of 17,395.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus compare to desktop CPUs in its performance class?

A: The database places the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900KF with an average score of 61,841 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i9-13900K at 61,766 with a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61,723 with a 0.2% delta.

Q: What is the closest performance tier for the Core 7 150U?

A: The Core 7 150U sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17,333 with a 0.4% delta, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at 17,321 with a 0.4% delta, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17,482 with a -0.5% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17,507 with a -0.6% delta.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus show the smallest advantage?

A: The smallest advantage appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 4,764 against 3,508 for the Core 7 150U, a 26.4% difference.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus show the largest advantage?

A: The largest advantage appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 482 against 58 for the Core 7 150U, an 88% difference.

Q: Does the Core 7 150U win any single benchmark comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, with the Core 7 150U recording zero wins.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the higher-performing processor across every measured workload, with an average score of 61,834 versus 17,395 for the Core 7 150U. The performance class difference is substantial: the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus operates in the 93rd percentile, comparable to desktop Intel Core i9 parts, while the Core 7 150U operates in the 71st percentile, comparable to mid-range AMD Ryzen desktop processors.

The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers more than 4.7 times the multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score and nearly 2.5 times the single-thread PassMark score. The workload analysis shows the gap is largest in integer-heavy and math-heavy operations, where the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus leads by 58.3% to 88%. The smallest gap, in single-threaded PassMark, still favors the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus by 26.4%.

The Core 7 150U is positioned as a lower-power mobile processor. Its 15 TDP and 10 cores target efficiency rather than maximum throughput. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, with its 55 TDP and 20 cores, targets high-performance mobile workstations. Users requiring maximum compute capacity should select the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. Users prioritizing lower power consumption would select the Core 7 150U, accepting the significant performance trade-off.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses 20 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 7 150U uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds differ, with the Core 7 150U at 1.80 GHz and the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with 5.40 GHz for the Core 7 150U and 5.30 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

Power envelopes diverge significantly. The Core 7 150U has a 15 TDP, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a 55 TDP. The sockets are incompatible: the Core 7 150U uses Intel BGA 1744, and the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 7 150U does not.

Cache configurations are substantially larger on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The L1 cache is 192 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, the L2 cache is 3 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core, and the shared L3 cache is 30 MB versus 12 MB. Memory support also differs: the Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports DDR5 only. The memory bandwidth is listed at 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, while no figure is listed for the Core 7 150U.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 7 150U using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 17,800 million transistors and a 243 mm² die size, while no transistor or die size figures are listed for the Core 7 150U. Both processors have active production status and do not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The architectural foundations are entirely different generations. The Core 7 150U is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename and belongs to the Ultra 7 generation within the Core Ultra Series 2.

The manufacturing process separates the two significantly. The Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. This process advantage contributes to the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivering higher performance with a larger transistor count of 17,800 million.

The core and cache architecture demonstrates the generational leap. The Core 7 150U provides 10 cores with 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with some cores sharing thread resources. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides 20 cores with 20 threads, indicating a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio consistent with a performance-focused design. The per-core cache sizes on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus are more than double those of the Core 7 150U, and the shared L3 cache is 2.5 times larger.

The integrated graphics also reflect different design priorities. The Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus trades some graphics execution units for significantly more CPU compute resources.

The memory architecture advances as well. The Core 7 150U supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports DDR5 exclusively. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus achieves 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. The PCIe interface jumps from Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core 7 150U to Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, enabling substantially higher I/O throughput for connected devices.

The release timeline shows the Core 7 150U launching in January 2024, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus launches in March 2026. The part numbers differ, with the Core 7 150U using SRMYP and the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus using SADST. Both are listed as active production processors for the mobile market segment.