Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep in favor of the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H across every single benchmark test. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Core Ultra X7 358H wins all 17, leaving the Intel Core 7 150U with zero victories. The magnitude of these wins varies considerably by workload, ranging from a modest single-digit gap in one test to a crushing 82.8% deficit in another.

The largest advantage appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The Core Ultra X7 358H scores 337 while the Core 7 150U manages only 58, a delta of 82.8%. This test heavily favors the newer architecture's integer processing capabilities. Similarly, the extended instructions benchmark shows a 67.9% gap, with scores of 27274 versus 8748. Floating point math follows closely at 66.9%, with the Core Ultra X7 358H posting 103842 against 34405.

Cinebench multicore results tell a consistent story. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core Ultra X7 358H scores 3027 versus 1505.5, a 50.3% advantage. Cinebench R20 multicore widens to 56.3%, with scores of 12011 and 5248. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 52.6% gap, 18747 against 8883. These results indicate that the Core Ultra X7 358H delivers more than double the multicore throughput in some tests.

Single-core performance gaps are smaller but still favor the Core Ultra X7 358H. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows only a 9.8% delta, with scores of 2080 and 1875.5. PassMark single thread shows a 14.9% gap, 4124 versus 3508. Cinebench R15 singlecore sits at 15.8%, 301.5 against 254. The narrowest gap is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, suggesting that per-core efficiency differences are less pronounced than thread-count advantages.

Data compression and encryption workloads show substantial gaps. PassMark data compression scores 332508 for the Core Ultra X7 358H versus 158622, a 52.3% delta. Data encryption shows a 61.5% gap, 26046 against 10025. Random string sorting completes at 40357 versus 18269, a 54.7% difference. The multithread test shows a 56.5% gap, 33802 versus 14700, while physics scores 3021 against 1012, a 66.5% delta. Integer math shows the smallest PassMark gap at 38.6%, with 83147 versus 51057.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The Intel Core 7 150U uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 7 generation and uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H uses the Panther Lake codename with the Panther Lake-H generation label, built on a 3 nm process node and fitting the Intel BGA 2540 socket. The Core Ultra X7 358H carries the Core Ultra Series 3 series designation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 7 150U provides 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra X7 358H provides 16 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 150U therefore uses hyper-threading, giving it 2 extra threads beyond its physical core count, whereas the Core Ultra X7 358H has no hyper-threading and matches cores to threads one-to-one. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Core 7 150U boosts higher at 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Core Ultra X7 358H. Base clocks are closer, with 1.80 GHz for the Core 7 150U and 1.90 GHz for the Core Ultra X7 358H.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. The Core 7 150U has 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, with 12 MB shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra X7 358H has 192 KB L1 per core and 3 MB L2 per core, with 18 MB shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra X7 358H therefore offers larger per-core caches at every level and 50% more L3 cache.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Core 7 150U supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra X7 358H supports only LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core Ultra X7 358H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s, which the database does not list for the Core 7 150U. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 7 150U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra X7 358H provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra X7 358H therefore uses a faster PCIe generation but fewer lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 7 150U using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core Ultra X7 358H using Arc B390. Both target the mobile market segment and both remain in active production. Release dates differ by roughly two years, with the Core 7 150U releasing on 2024-01-07 and the Core Ultra X7 358H on 2026-01-04. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The data records zero benchmark wins for the Intel Core 7 150U. Every single test in the head-to-head comparison favors the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H. This makes a straightforward analysis: there is no workload category in the recorded results where the Core 7 150U comes out ahead.

The Core Ultra X7 358H wins in all Cinebench versions, both multicore and singlecore. It wins in every PassMark subtest, including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The smallest margin is 9.8% in Cinebench R23 singlecore, while the largest is 82.8% in PassMark find prime numbers.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the Core Ultra X7 358H still leads, but by a narrower margin. The 9.8% gap in Cinebench R23 singlecore and 14.9% gap in PassMark single thread suggest that the Core 7 150U's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz partially compensates for architectural differences. In multicore and throughput-heavy workloads, the Core Ultra X7 358H's advantage expands dramatically, often exceeding 50%.

The Core 7 150U does offer certain platform-level attributes that the Core Ultra X7 358H lacks. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing broader memory compatibility. It also provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the Core Ultra X7 358H. These differences do not appear in benchmark scores but may matter for system configuration flexibility.

The Verdict

Benchmark data points decisively to the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H as the stronger processor. Its average benchmark score of 40967 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 150U averages 17395 and sits in the 71st percentile. The Core Ultra X7 358H's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at a 0.6% lower average score and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at a 0.6% lower average score. The Core 7 150U's nearest rivals cluster much closer, with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 0.4% higher average score and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 0.5% higher average score.

The Core Ultra X7 358H more than doubles the average benchmark score of the Core 7 150U, going from 17395 to 40967. This represents a 135% improvement in the aggregate metric. Across individual tests, the Core Ultra X7 358H leads by margins ranging from 9.8% to 82.8%, with most multicore and throughput tests showing gaps between 50% and 67%.

The Core 7 150U retains relevance in one respect: its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory give it platform flexibility. For systems where memory compatibility or PCIe lane count matters more than raw compute throughput, the Core 7 150U may serve adequately. However, the recorded performance data offers no benchmark category where it surpasses the Core Ultra X7 358H.

For any workload measured in the database, the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H is the superior choice. Its performance percentile of 87 versus 71, combined with wins in all 17 head-to-head tests, makes the ranking unambiguous. The Core 7 150U is a capable mobile processor in absolute terms, but it trails the Core Ultra X7 358H by margins too large to ignore.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H wins with a score of 18747, compared to 8883 for the Intel Core 7 150U, a 52.6% advantage.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The narrowest single-core gap is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where the Core Ultra X7 358H scores 2080 versus 1875.5, a 9.8% delta. PassMark single thread shows a 14.9% gap, with 4124 against 3508.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap at 82.8%, with the Core Ultra X7 358H scoring 337 and the Core 7 150U scoring 58.

Q: Do both processors use the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra X7 358H supports only LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra X7 358H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 150U uses hyper-threading; the Core Ultra X7 358H does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 7 150U boosts to 5.40 GHz, higher than the Core Ultra X7 358H's 4.80 GHz, despite the Core Ultra X7 358H winning all benchmark tests.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 25 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-U | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) | Ultra X7 (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) | 3 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 153.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | Arc B390 |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-01-04 |

| Part Number | SRMYP | SA4RAQ9ET |