Intel Core 7 150UL vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data available for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a full suite of recorded results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark entries in the database. Consequently, all measured scores favor the Core 9 273PTE. Its average benchmark score is 31,143, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero due to missing measurements.

The Core 9 273PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 and a single-core score of 2,886. The R20 results show 8,586 multi-core and 1,212 single-core, while the R15 results are 2,060 multi-core and 290 single-core. These numbers indicate strong scaling from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads, with the multi-core scores roughly seven times the single-core figures across all three Cinebench versions.

Passmark tests on the Core 9 273PTE show its strongest showing in data compression with a score of 258,704. Integer math follows at 82,411, and floating point math reaches 60,673. The extended instructions score is 15,952, data encryption reaches 14,253, and random string sorting records 28,973. The multithread score is 24,054, while the single-thread scores are identical at 3,433 in both Passmark listings. Physics processing records 1,917, and find prime numbers scores 142.

Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Core 9 273PTE is nearly level with the Intel Core i7-12700F, which has an average score of 31,081. The delta is 0.2 percent in favor of the Core 9 273PTE. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31,074, also a 0.2 percent gap. The Intel Core i7-13700TE scores 31,028, a 0.4 percent gap. The only rival ahead is the Intel Core i7-12650HX at 31,290, which leads by 0.5 percent. These margins are small enough that run-to-run variance could easily reverse the order, but the recorded data shows the Core 9 273PTE slightly ahead of three of the four nearest competitors.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 9 273PTE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: Yes, it has 17 recorded scores covering Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple Passmark tests, with an average benchmark score of 31,143.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 150UL's average benchmark score?

A: The database lists its average benchmark score as 0, with no individual benchmark entries recorded.

Q: How does the Core 9 273PTE compare to its nearest rival in average score?

A: It is 0.2 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F, 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700TE, and 0.5 percent behind the Intel Core i7-12650HX.

Q: What is the Core 9 273PTE's percentile ranking?

A: It sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the Core 7 150UL's percentile ranking?

A: It sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core 9 273PTE?

A: The launch MSRP is $549.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PTE has extensive benchmark coverage and lands in the 82nd percentile, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded measurements and sits at the 50th percentile by default. Any user choosing between these two parts based on the database would select the Core 9 273PTE, as it is the only one with verified performance data.

The Core 9 273PTE also holds structural advantages that reinforce its benchmark lead. It has 12 cores and 24 threads versus 10 cores and 12 threads on the Core 7 150UL. Its boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz compared to 5.00 GHz. Its L3 cache is 36 MB shared, three times the 12 MB on the Core 7 150UL. Its L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. The Core 9 273PTE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 150UL does not.

The Core 7 150UL does have a higher base clock at 1.70 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, and a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 45 watts. For workloads that prioritize low power consumption over raw throughput, the Core 7 150UL is the only part with data supporting that tradeoff. But for any performance-sensitive task, the Core 9 273PTE is the only choice supported by measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core 7 150UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The Core 7 150UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz, higher than the 1.40 GHz on the Core 9 273PTE. The boost clock reverses the order: 5.50 GHz on the Core 9 273PTE versus 5.00 GHz on the Core 7 150UL.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Core 7 150UL is rated at 15 watts, while the Core 9 273PTE is rated at 45 watts. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 9 273PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 150UL has no bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe support differs as well. The Core 7 150UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, and the Core 9 273PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. ECC memory is supported only on the Core 9 273PTE. The Core 7 150UL has no launch MSRP listed, while the Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 7 150UL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. The Core 9 273PTE uses Bartlett Lake architecture and codename, part of the Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

Cache hierarchies show clear architectural divergence. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 7 150UL and 2 MB per core on the Core 9 273PTE. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the Core 7 150UL versus 36 MB shared on the Core 9 273PTE. No transistor counts or die sizes are recorded for either part.

The memory controllers are identical in channel configuration but differ in ECC capability. The Core 9 273PTE adds ECC support, a feature typically associated with server or workstation reliability needs. The PCIe implementation also differs by generation and lane count, with the Core 9 273PTE offering twice the lanes at one generation newer. The integrated GPU differs, with the Core 7 150UL using a 96EU Iris Xe part and the Core 9 273PTE using a UHD Graphics 730 part.

Release timing differs by nearly two years. The Core 7 150UL has a release date of April 2024, while the Core 9 273PTE has a release date of March 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins every benchmark category where data exists. In multi-threaded workloads, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 and Passmark multithread score of 24,054 confirm strong parallel throughput. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide the thread count needed for heavily parallel rendering, encoding, and scientific computing tasks. The 36 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache support data-intensive workloads that benefit from large on-die storage.

Single-threaded performance also favors the Core 9 273PTE, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,886 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,433. The 5.50 GHz boost clock gives it an advantage in latency-sensitive applications such as interactive workloads and lightly threaded software. Its 82nd percentile ranking places it above the median CPU, and its benchmark scores cluster closely with four strong competitors, indicating consistent performance across varied test conditions.

The Intel Core 7 150UL wins only in specifications that favor efficiency. Its 15 watt TDP is one-third of the Core 9 273PTE's 45 watt rating, making it the appropriate choice for systems where power draw is the primary constraint. Its higher base clock of 1.70 GHz provides a modest advantage in sustained low-load scenarios that stay at base frequency. The Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU may offer different graphics capabilities than the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 9 273PTE, though no benchmark data exists to quantify that difference.

For any workload that depends on measured processor performance, the Core 9 273PTE is the only part with supporting evidence. The Core 7 150UL remains a data-less option in the database, with its 50th percentile ranking reflecting the absence of benchmarks rather than demonstrated capability. The Core 9 273PTE's 82nd percentile and its tight grouping with four established rivals make it the defensible choice for performance-oriented builds.