Intel Core 7 150U vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison
Intel Core 7 150U
RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 150U vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)
The Verdict
The recorded data positions the Intel Core 7 150U as the only processor with actual benchmark results. The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no recorded scores, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rivals. The Intel part shows a 71st percentile ranking across all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 17395, while the RTX Spark sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero. For any user selecting between these two on the basis of measured performance, the Intel Core 7 150U is the only option with data supporting a decision. The RTX Spark is listed as unreleased, which explains the absence of measurements.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It has 10 cores and 12 threads, a configuration that implies hybrid core arrangement typical of Raptor Lake-U parts. The NVIDIA RTX Spark uses the N1X codename with the GB10 generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It offers 20 cores and 20 threads, all of which appear to be full-size cores given the one-to-one thread ratio.
Cache structures differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The NVIDIA part has 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3. The NVIDIA chip's die size is listed at 208 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel processor. The Intel chip uses DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, while the NVIDIA part uses LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s.
Integrated graphics also diverge. The Intel Core 7 150U carries Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The NVIDIA RTX Spark integrates GB20B "Blackwell" graphics. The Intel processor uses an Intel BGA 1744 socket; no socket is recorded for the NVIDIA part. The NVIDIA chip has no PCIe support recorded, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Production status differs as well: Intel is active, NVIDIA is unreleased. The Intel part was released in early 2024, while the NVIDIA part has a release date at the end of 2025.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. However, the Intel Core 7 150U has a full suite of individual benchmark scores that can be examined on its own.
In Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 1505.5 in multicore and 254 in single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 5248 multicore and 740 single-core. Cinebench R23 delivers 8883 multicore and 1875.5 single-core. Geekbench results show 6234 multicore and 1857 single-core. PassMark tests cover a range of workloads: multi-thread at 14700, single-thread at 3508, data compression at 158622, data encryption at 10025, extended instructions at 8748, prime number finding at 58, floating point math at 34405, integer math at 51057, physics at 1012, and random string sorting at 18269.
The nearest rivals recorded for the Intel part provide context. AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an average score of 17333, which is 0.4 percent behind the Intel chip. AMD Ryzen 3 210 also sits 0.4 percent behind with 17321. AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is 0.5 percent ahead with 17482, and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 0.6 percent ahead with 17507. These deltas are small, placing the Intel Core 7 150U in a tight cluster of competing parts. The RTX Spark has no rivals listed, so no comparative analysis can be drawn for it.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has better recorded performance?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U has extensive benchmark data with an average score of 17395. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has no recorded benchmarks and an average score of zero, so no performance comparison is possible.
Q: What is the core and thread count for each?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.
Q: How do the clock speeds differ?
A: The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The NVIDIA part has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.
Q: What memory types do they support?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The NVIDIA RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Q: Are both processors available for purchase?
A: No. The Intel Core 7 150U has a production status of Active. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is listed as unreleased.
Q: What is the TDP rating for each?
A: The Intel Core 7 150U has a TDP of 15 watts. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has a TDP of 38 watts.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every measured category by default, since the NVIDIA RTX Spark has no benchmark scores. The Intel part demonstrates strong single-thread capability with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1875.5 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1857. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3508 confirms this strength. For multi-threaded work, the Intel chip delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8883 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 14700.
The Intel part also shows specific workload strengths. PassMark data compression at 158622 and integer math at 51057 indicate solid general-purpose computing. Floating point math at 34405 and extended instructions at 8748 suggest reasonable scientific and SIMD performance. The 15-watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, while the active production status means it is currently available.
The NVIDIA RTX Spark, despite having 20 cores and 20 threads, a 3 nm process node, and a 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, has no recorded scores to claim any actual performance win. The only advantage it can claim from the data is architectural: more cores, more threads, larger per-core caches, a smaller process node, and a higher memory bandwidth figure. The 208 mm² die size and the GB20B "Blackwell" integrated graphics are distinctive features, but without benchmark results, these remain specifications rather than demonstrated advantages. The unreleased status further means there is no measurement data to assess its capabilities.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.
Cores and threads: Intel has 10 cores and 12 threads. NVIDIA has 20 cores and 20 threads.
Clock speeds: Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz. NVIDIA base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost of 4.00 GHz.
TDP: Intel is rated at 15 watts. NVIDIA is rated at 38 watts.
Process node and foundry: Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. NVIDIA uses 3 nm from TSMC.
Socket: Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. NVIDIA has no socket recorded.
Cache: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. NVIDIA has 128 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.
Memory support: Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel. NVIDIA uses LPDDR5X over quad-channel with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth.
PCIe: Intel has PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. NVIDIA has no PCIe support recorded.
Integrated graphics: Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. NVIDIA has GB20B "Blackwell".
Die size: Intel has no recorded die size. NVIDIA is 208 mm².
Production status: Intel is Active. NVIDIA is unreleased.
Release date: Intel is early 2024. NVIDIA is end of 2025.
Part number: Intel is SRMYP. NVIDIA is GSE1-675-A1.
Benchmark data: Intel has 19 recorded scores. NVIDIA has none.
Average benchmark score: Intel is 17395. NVIDIA is 0.
Percentile ranking: Intel is at the 71st percentile. NVIDIA is at the 50th percentile.