Intel Core 7 150UL vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 253PE, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded measurements and no nearest rivals. The Core 7 253PE sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40557. Its closest rival is the Intel Core 5 223PE, which scores 40585 and trails by 0.1%, a statistically negligible margin. The Core 7 253PE also edges out the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40518, 0.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.3% ahead), while the Intel Xeon 6357P leads it by 0.2% with a score of 40630. For the Core 7 150UL, no benchmark data exists in the database, meaning no performance verdict can be derived. The Core 7 253PE is the only part with measurable results, and those results place it in the upper tier of desktop processors, competitive with recent high-end mobile and workstation silicon. The Core 7 150UL cannot be evaluated from recorded data, so any choice between the two rests entirely on the 253PE’s confirmed performance numbers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10 nm Intel process node and the Intel Socket 1700, but their underlying designs diverge. The Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. The Core 7 253PE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, with a Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation designation; its architecture field is not specified in the database. Both chips have 10 cores, but the thread counts differ: the 150UL provides 12 threads, while the 253PE provides 20 threads. The 253PE’s higher thread count indicates hyperthreading across more cores or a different core topology, though the database does not break down core types (performance versus efficiency). Cache hierarchies also diverge. Each core in the 150UL has 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, with 12 MB of shared L3. The 253PE matches the 80 KB per-core L1, but its L2 grows to 2 MB per core, and its L3 expands to 33 MB shared. The 253PE’s memory controller supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, same as the 150UL, but the 253PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the 150UL. The 253PE also supports ECC memory, while the 150UL does not. PCIe connectivity differs significantly: the 150UL provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, whereas the 253PE offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are not identical: the 150UL carries Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The 253PE’s release date is recorded as 2026-03-08, while the 150UL’s is 2024-04-07, indicating a two-year gap in launch timing. The 253PE has a part number (SA4QE), while the 150UL’s part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for this pair. The Core 7 150UL has zero recorded benchmark scores, zero wins, and zero nearest rivals. The Core 7 253PE, however, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 253PE scores 24880; in single-core, it scores 3512. Cinebench R20 results are 10449 multi-core and 1475 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2507 multi-core and 354 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a broad workload profile: integer math at 114158, floating point math at 80870, extended instructions at 21806, data compression at 339133, data encryption at 18385, find prime numbers at 138, physics at 1845, random string sorting at 32777, multithread at 29271, and single thread at 3955 (recorded twice under slightly different test names). Because the 150UL has no measurements, no comparative deltas can be computed. The only quantitative context comes from the 253PE’s nearest rivals, which show a tight cluster: the Core 5 223PE is 0.1% lower, the Core Ultra X7 368H is 0.1% higher, the Xeon 6357P is 0.2% higher, and the Ryzen 9 7940H is 0.3% lower. These deltas indicate that the 253PE performs within a 0.5% band of four different processors, making its placement among them essentially a tie in aggregate score.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two CPUs differ, per the database.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 150UL | Intel Core 7 253PE |

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

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not specified |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Part number | unknown | SA4QE |

| Benchmark scores | None recorded | 17 results across Cinebench and PassMark |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 87 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 40557 |

The 150UL has a lower base clock by 0.80 GHz and a lower boost clock by 0.50 GHz. Its TDP of 15 W is 50 W below the 253PE’s 65 W, indicating a power-lean design. The 253PE’s larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 12 MB) and higher per-core L2 (2 MB versus 1.25 MB) accompany its higher thread count. The 253PE adds ECC support and Gen 5 PCIe, both absent on the 150UL. The 150UL’s integrated graphics have more execution units (96 versus 730-series unspecified EU count), but the database does not provide comparative graphics performance numbers.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has higher multi-core performance?

A: Only the Core 7 253PE has recorded multi-core scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 24880, R20 is 10449, and R15 is 2507. The Core 7 150UL has no benchmark data, so no comparison is possible.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Core 7 253PE?

A: The 253PE scores 3512 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1475 in R20, 354 in R15, and 3955 in PassMark single thread. These are the only single-core numbers in the database for this chip.

Q: How does the Core 7 253PE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 40557. The Core 5 223PE scores 40585 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H scores 40518 (0.1% higher), the Intel Xeon 6357P scores 40630 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431 (0.3% lower). All deltas are within 0.3%.

Q: Does the Core 7 150UL support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory as false for the 150UL. The Core 7 253PE lists ECC memory as true.

Q: What are the PCIe capabilities of each processor?

A: The Core 7 150UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 253PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core 7 253PE?

A: The launch MSRP is $384. The Core 7 150UL has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Core 7 253PE wins every measurable category because it is the only part with benchmark results. Its Cinebench and PassMark scores establish it as a strong multi-threaded processor, with a multithread score of 29271 and a data compression score of 339133. Its single-thread score of 3955 in PassMark and 3512 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance for lightly threaded tasks. The 253PE’s ECC memory support and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes make it suitable for workstation or server-like workloads that require memory integrity and high-bandwidth expansion. Its 33 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support data-heavy applications. The 253PE’s 87th percentile placement and 40557 average score put it in the upper quartile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals spanning both Intel and AMD platforms.

The Core 7 150UL, with no benchmarks, cannot be assigned any performance win. Its specification sheet does show advantages in power efficiency: a 15 W TDP versus 65 W, and a lower base clock of 1.70 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Those specifications suggest a low-power design, but without recorded scores, the database provides no evidence of actual performance in any workload. Its Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units may offer more graphics compute than the 253PE’s UHD Graphics 730, but no graphics benchmarks exist in the pack. The 150UL’s earlier release date (2024-04-07 versus 2026-03-08) and lower thread count (12 versus 20) further separate the two, but none of these factors translate into a measured win. In practical terms, the 253PE is the only chip with verifiable performance data, and that data shows it competing within 0.3% of four different processors, including a Ryzen 9 and a Xeon. The 150UL remains an unmeasured entry in the database, so any use case requiring benchmark evidence must default to the 253PE.