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

Intel Core 7 150UL and Intel Core 7 253PTE are both 10-core desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but the recorded data shows they occupy different performance strata. The 253PTE sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the 150UL sits in the 50th percentile. The 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962, while the 150UL has no recorded average score in the database, which limits direct comparison to the available specification and rival data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the clear performance leader in every measured category, based on the benchmark results recorded in the database. Its multithreaded workload scores are particularly strong, with a PassMark multithread score of 25031 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21276. The single-thread results are also substantial, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3794 and a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3003.

The 150UL does not have any benchmark scores in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified directly. Instead, the specification data shows where it might hold an advantage. The 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, whereas the 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The 150UL also has a significantly lower TDP of 15 watts compared to the 253PTE's 45 watts. For workloads that are lightly threaded and graphics-dependent, the 150UL's integrated graphics and lower power envelope could be the more practical choice, though no benchmark scores confirm this.

The 253PTE wins on raw compute density, memory bandwidth, PCIe connectivity, and ECC support. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 150UL is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The 253PTE also has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the 150UL. The 253PTE is the only one of the two with ECC memory support, making it the more robust option for data integrity in server or workstation contexts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10 nm process node from Intel, but their underlying designs diverge. The 150UL is based on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. The 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. This architectural split explains the substantial differences in cache hierarchy and thread counts.

The core configuration is where the largest structural difference appears. The 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The 253PTE delivers 8 additional threads from the same core count, which indicates a different core topology that allows more simultaneous processing threads per core. The cache layout reinforces this: the 150UL has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 253PTE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The 253PTE's L3 cache is nearly three times larger, which reduces latency for frequently accessed data and explains its higher multicore throughput.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The 150UL carries Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, which is a more capable graphics block. The 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, which is a more basic integrated solution. The 150UL's graphics advantage suggests it is designed for systems where the iGPU handles display and light media tasks, while the 253PTE likely assumes a discrete GPU for heavy graphics work.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the two processors, so the comparison relies on the 253PTE's absolute scores and its position against nearest rivals. The 253PTE's average benchmark score of 34962 places it within a narrow band of comparable processors. It trails the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.1 percent and the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.1 percent. It leads the Intel Xeon 6349P by 0.2 percent and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 by 0.2 percent. This clustering shows the 253PTE performs at a level nearly identical to those four established parts.

Breaking down the 253PTE's workload-specific scores reveals its strengths. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21276 in multicore and 3003 in singlecore. The R20 run shows 8935 multicore and 1261 singlecore, while the R15 run shows 2144 multicore and 302 singlecore. The PassMark suite adds detail: multithread at 25031, single-thread at 3794, integer math at 119552, floating point math at 67209, data compression at 275828, data encryption at 15500, extended instructions at 17099, physics at 1318, and random string sorting at 28227. The find prime numbers test returns 82.

These scores position the 253PTE as a balanced performer. The integer math and floating point math scores are high, which supports scientific and financial workloads. The data compression score of 275828 indicates strong throughput for archive and database operations. The encryption score of 15500, while lower than compression, still reflects a capable AES-capable pipeline. The single-thread score of 3794 confirms that the chip does not sacrifice lightly threaded responsiveness for multicore muscle.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The 253PTE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz versus 1.70 GHz for the 150UL, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The 253PTE is the higher-clocked part in both metrics.

Thread count differs: 20 threads for the 253PTE versus 12 for the 150UL. Both have 10 cores.

L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the 253PTE versus 1.25 MB per core for the 150UL. L3 cache is 33 MB shared for the 253PTE versus 12 MB shared for the 150UL. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

TDP differs substantially: 45 watts for the 253PTE versus 15 watts for the 150UL.

Memory bandwidth is listed only for the 253PTE at 89.6 GB/s. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses.

ECC memory support is present only on the 253PTE. The 150UL does not support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs: the 253PTE supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 150UL supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the 150UL versus UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PTE.

The 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384.

Release dates differ: the 150UL released on 2024-04-07, and the 253PTE released on 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has 12 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two?

A: The 253PTE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The 150UL has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 253PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not list ECC memory support.

Q: How does the 253PTE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962. It trails the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.1 percent and the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.1 percent, and leads the Intel Xeon 6349P by 0.2 percent and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 by 0.2 percent.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the superior compute part in nearly every measurable dimension. It delivers 20 threads versus 12, a 5.40 GHz boost clock versus 5.00 GHz, 33 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB, 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes, and ECC support. Its benchmark results place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs and within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i7-13800H, Intel Core i9-12900HX, Intel Xeon 6349P, and AMD Ryzen 5 150. The database shows no benchmark scores for the 150UL, so its performance cannot be validated against the 253PTE.

The Intel Core 7 150UL is the lower-power, higher-iGPU option. Its 15 watt TDP is one-third of the 253PTE's 45 watts, and its Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units is a stronger integrated graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 on the 253PTE. The 150UL also released earlier, on 2024-04-07, versus the 253PTE's 2026-03-08 release.

The data indicates that the 253PTE should be chosen for multithreaded compute, memory-intensive applications, and systems requiring ECC or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The 150UL is the choice for low-power desktop builds where integrated graphics quality matters more than raw thread throughput. The 253PTE's launch MSRP is $384.