Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 366H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 7 366H uses a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio, whereas the Core 7 150U relies on hyper-threading to reach 12 threads from 10 cores.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Core Ultra 7 366H leads in every single-core benchmark. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4020 versus 1875.5 for the Core 7 150U, a 53.3% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows a narrower gap: 4043 versus 3508, a 13.2% difference.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The biggest delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 7 366H scores 326 versus 58 for the Core 7 150U, an 82.2% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core is close behind at 68.8% (28477 versus 8883).

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core Ultra 7 366H records an average benchmark score of 41263, while the Core 7 150U averages 17395. The Core Ultra 7 366H sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Core 7 150U.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 366H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 7 366H also lists a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s; the Core 7 150U has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 7 150U boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the 4.80 GHz boost of the Core Ultra 7 366H. Despite the lower boost clock, the Core Ultra 7 366H wins all recorded benchmark comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different Intel design families. The Core 7 150U is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-U variant, and uses a 10 nm process node. The Core Ultra 7 366H belongs to the Panther Lake family, the Panther Lake-H variant, and is manufactured on a 3 nm node. This process difference is substantial and helps explain the performance gap despite the Core Ultra 7 366H having a lower boost clock.

Core counts differ sharply. The Core 7 150U provides 10 cores and 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to add 2 extra threads. The Core Ultra 7 366H provides 16 cores and 16 threads, with no multithreading overhead. The cache hierarchy also scales up on the newer part. Per-core L1 cache is 80 KB on the Core 7 150U versus 192 KB on the Core Ultra 7 366H. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB versus 2.5 MB. Shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the Core 7 150U and 18 MB on the Core Ultra 7 366H.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 7 150U accepts DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The Core Ultra 7 366H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, and records a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The older chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity moves forward a generation. The Core 7 150U offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 7 366H offers PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ too: Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units on the Core 7 150U versus Intel Xe3 Graphics on the Core Ultra 7 366H.

Sockets are incompatible. The Core 7 150U uses Intel BGA 1744, while the Core Ultra 7 366H uses Intel BGA 2540. Power targets also differ, with the Core 7 150U at 15 W and the Core Ultra 7 366H at 25 W. Both chips are active in production, both are mobile parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, 17 of 17 comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 41263 is roughly 2.37 times the 17395 average of the Core 7 150U. The percentile ranking confirms the separation: 87th percentile for the Core Ultra 7 366H versus 71st for the Core 7 150U.

Systems targeting heavy multi-threaded workloads should use the Core Ultra 7 366H. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 68.8% lead (28477 versus 8883), and PassMark multi-thread shows a 56% lead (33429 versus 14700). The Core Ultra 7 366H also leads in encryption, compression, physics, and extended instruction workloads by margins ranging from 39% to 82.2%.

The Core 7 150U retains one distinction: a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and a lower 15 W power target. For fanless or ultra-low-power designs, that power envelope could be the deciding factor. The data does not record any benchmark where the Core 7 150U comes out ahead, however. Even in single-threaded tests, where the boost clock advantage might matter, the Core Ultra 7 366H leads by 13.2% in PassMark single-thread and 53.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The nearest rivals in the database reinforce the positioning. The Core 7 150U sits within 0.6% of AMD Ryzen 5 4500, AMD Ryzen 3 210, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G by average score. The Core Ultra 7 366H sits within 0.7% of Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H. The Core Ultra 7 366H competes in a higher performance class entirely.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 25 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-U | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) | Ultra 7 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Part number | SRMYP | SA4R9Q9EL |

Both parts share a dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, an Intel foundry, a mobile market segment, active production status, and a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 7 366H dominates every recorded benchmark, but the size of the margin varies by workload. The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread: 4043 versus 3508, a 13.2% lead. That is still a decisive win, but it shows the older Raptor Lake design remains competitive in lightly threaded tasks. The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 7 366H scores 326 against 58, an 82.2% advantage. Prime number finding is highly sensitive to core count and architectural efficiency, and the Panther Lake part has both.

Cinebench results show consistent multi-core superiority. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core Ultra 7 366H scores 2870 versus 1505.5, a 47.5% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core widens to 56.1% (11960 versus 5248). Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches a 68.8% lead (28477 versus 8883). Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern but with different magnitudes: R15 single-core shows a 37.3% lead (405 versus 254), R20 single-core shows 56.2% (1688 versus 740), and R23 single-core shows 53.3% (4020 versus 1875.5).

PassMark workloads split into two groups. Math-heavy tests show large leads: floating point math delivers 103615 versus 34405, a 66.8% gap, and integer math delivers 83695 versus 51057, a 39% gap. Extended instructions show a 67.5% lead (26901 versus 8748). Data compression shows a 51.6% lead (327455 versus 158622). Data encryption shows a 61.2% lead (25845 versus 10025). Random string sorting shows a 54.1% lead (39814 versus 18269). Physics shows a 64.9% lead (2880 versus 1012). PassMark multi-thread shows a 56% lead (33429 versus 14700).

The average benchmark scores place the two chips in different competitive tiers. The Core 7 150U at 17395 averages within 0.6% of four AMD rivals, all scoring between 17321 and 17507. The Core Ultra 7 366H at 41263 averages within 0.7% of four rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41376 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215. The recorded data shows no benchmark category where the Core 7 150U wins, and the performance delta grows with thread count and workload complexity.