Intel Core 7 150UL vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Intel Core 7 150UL and Intel Core i9-14901KE are both desktop processors built on the Raptor Lake architecture, but they target different segments. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark results for this pair, and neither chip has recorded individual benchmark scores or nearest rivals. The analysis below relies exclusively on the recorded specifications and architectural data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct benchmark comparisons exist in the database for the Intel Core 7 150UL versus the Intel Core i9-14901KE. The head-to-head benchmark fields are empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. The average benchmark score for both parts is zero, and the percentile versus all CPUs is identical at 50 for each. This means the database currently holds no measured performance data to compare multi-threaded workloads, single-thread performance, or gaming results between these two chips. Without recorded scores, any numerical performance advantage cannot be stated. The only quantitative differences available come from the specification fields, which show the Core i9-14901KE carries a higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for the Core 7 150UL, and a base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 1.70 GHz. The Core 7 150UL counters with a higher core count of 10 cores, while the Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores. Thread counts favor the Core i9-14901KE at 16 threads versus 12 threads. The L3 cache differs substantially, 36 MB shared for the Core i9-14901KE against 12 MB shared for the Core 7 150UL. The Core i9-14901KE also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 7 150UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. These specifications indicate the Core i9-14901KE is positioned for higher sustained clocks and larger cache, but the absence of benchmark scores prevents a direct performance verdict.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture and are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The Core 7 150UL belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, which corresponds to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The Core 7 150UL is labeled as part of the Core 7 generation, while the Core i9-14901KE is part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with the Core 7 150UL carrying 1.25 MB per core and the Core i9-14901KE carrying 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major split, 12 MB shared on the Core 7 150UL versus 36 MB shared on the Core i9-14901KE. The Core i9-14901KE has a larger die size of 257 mm², while the Core 7 150UL has no recorded die size. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and the database does not list memory bandwidth for either. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 7 150UL featuring Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core i9-14901KE featuring UHD Graphics 770. The Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 150UL does not. The Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 7 150UL is locked. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and are marked as Active in production. The release dates show the Core 7 150UL launched earlier, with a recorded date of 2024-04-07, while the Core i9-14901KE followed on 2024-06-30. The part number for the Core i9-14901KE is listed as Q49DSRNJC, while the Core 7 150UL has an unknown part number.

Where Each One Wins

Based purely on the recorded specifications, the Core i9-14901KE appears stronger for workloads that benefit from higher clock speeds, larger L2 and L3 caches, and more threads. Its boost clock of 5.80 GHz exceeds the Core 7 150UL’s 5.00 GHz, and its 16 threads outnumber the 12 threads on the Core 7 150UL. The larger 36 MB L3 cache could help in data-heavy tasks that rely on frequent cache hits, and the 2 MB per-core L2 cache doubles the per-core allocation of the Core 7 150UL. The Core i9-14901KE also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which supports faster connectivity for expansion cards and storage. ECC memory support on the Core i9-14901KE suits error-sensitive computing environments. The unlocked multiplier on the Core i9-14901KE allows manual frequency adjustment, which the locked Core 7 150UL does not permit.

The Core 7 150UL counters with a higher core count of 10 cores versus 8 cores, which can aid parallel workloads that scale with physical cores rather than threads. Its TDP of 15 watts is far lower than the Core i9-14901KE’s 125 watts, indicating a much smaller thermal envelope. The Core 7 150UL also features the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, which has a higher execution unit count than the UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901KE, potentially offering stronger integrated graphics performance for non-discrete GPU tasks. The Core 7 150UL launched earlier in the database timeline, which may indicate earlier availability, though both are listed as Active.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the database records.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 150UL | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.70 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 125 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | null | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | true |

| Part Number | unknown | Q49DSRNJC |

Fields that match include the manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and launch MSRP (null for both, so no price is stated). The average benchmark score is 0 for both, and the percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both, meaning the database ranks them identically in the absence of measured results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 7 150UL’s boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores. The Core i9-14901KE has 16 threads, while the Core 7 150UL has 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 150UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 watts, which is lower than the Intel Core i9-14901KE’s TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 150UL and the Intel Core i9-14901KE use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What are the integrated graphics on each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Do the processors have the same PCIe capabilities?

A: No, the Intel Core i9-14901KE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Intel Core 7 150UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has a locked multiplier.

Q: Which processor launched first?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a release date of 2024-04-07, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a release date of 2024-06-30.