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

The Intel Core 7 150UL and Intel Core i9-14901TE are both active desktop processors from Intel, built on the 10 nm process and designed for Intel Socket 1700. The database places both at the 50th percentile among all CPUs and records no head-to-head benchmark results for the pairing, so the comparison here relies on the recorded specification data: core counts, clocks, cache, memory support, PCIe lanes, integrated graphics, and power ratings.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 150UL versus the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Neither processor has a recorded average benchmark score, and the head-to-head win count is empty. The comparison below is therefore a specification-level analysis, using the recorded data to identify where each part holds an advantage.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE leads in most raw throughput categories. It has 16 threads against the Core 7 150UL's 12 threads. Its base clock is 2.30 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The i9 also carries a larger per-core L2 cache at 2 MB per core, compared to 1.25 MB per core on the Core 7, and a much larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB versus 12 MB. In memory integrity features, the i9 lists ECC memory support while the Core 7 does not. In PCIe connectivity, the i9 lists PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only, while the Core 7 lists PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, CPU only. The i9 is also the only one of the two with a recorded die size of 257 mm².

The Intel Core 7 150UL holds the advantages in power draw and physical core count. Its TDP is 15W, compared to 45W for the i9-14901TE. It has 10 physical cores, while the i9 has 8 physical cores. The Core 7 also lists Iris Xe Graphics 96EU as its integrated graphics, while the i9 lists UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include integrated graphics benchmark scores, so the comparison between those two GPUs is limited to the listed configurations.

Both processors share certain specification points. Both use Intel Socket 1700, both are built on Intel's 10 nm process, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 150UL has a release date of 2024-04-07, while the i9-14901TE has a release date of 2024-06-30. Both are listed as active production parts.

The largest specification wins for the i9-14901TE are its 36 MB shared L3 cache against 12 MB, its 16 threads against 12, and its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes against PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The largest specification wins for the Core 7 150UL are its 15W TDP against 45W and its 10 physical cores against 8.

The Verdict

Strictly from the recorded data, the Intel Core i9-14901TE is the higher-throughput desktop processor. It has more threads, higher base and boost clocks, more L2 cache per core, more shared L3 cache, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. These specifications align with workloads that benefit from thread-level parallelism, cache capacity, and memory integrity features.

The Intel Core 7 150UL is the lower-power desktop processor. Its 15W TDP is the defining difference in this pairing, and it also provides more physical cores than the i9, at 10 versus 8. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock is still high, but its 1.70 GHz base clock is considerably lower than the i9's 2.30 GHz base clock.

The data assigns the i9-14901TE to systems that can accommodate a 45W TDP and need the i9's feature set: ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, 16 threads, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The data assigns the Core 7 150UL to systems that need to operate within a 15W TDP and prefer more physical cores over more threads. It is the only one of the two that fits a 15W power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 150UL wins the power and physical-core comparison. The 15W TDP is the largest single separation between the two parts, because the i9-14901TE requires 45W. The Core 7 also has 10 cores, which is two more than the i9's 8 cores. For a desktop system with a strict 15W power limit, the Core 7 is the only part in this pairing that the recorded data supports.

The Core 7 also lists Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the i9 lists UHD Graphics 770. Without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm which integrated solution delivers higher frame rates or compute throughput. The listing difference is clear, however, and the Core 7's integrated GPU is recorded as Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The i9-14901TE wins the performance-feature comparison. It has 16 threads, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, a 2.30 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. It also has ECC memory support, which the Core 7 lacks, and its PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only, compared to Gen 4 with 8 lanes, CPU only on the Core 7.

The i9 also has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 7 has no die size entry in the database. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, so memory type and channel width are not differentiators. The i9 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 7 has no series listed in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 150UL boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores and which has more threads?

A: The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes. Both list DDR4 and DDR5 support with a dual-channel memory bus. Only the i9-14901TE lists ECC memory support.

Q: What are the power ratings of the two processors?

A: The Core 7 150UL is rated at 15W TDP, and the i9-14901TE is rated at 45W TDP.

Q: What PCIe versions and lane counts are listed?

A: The Core 7 150UL lists PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, CPU only. The i9-14901TE lists PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket and process node?

A: Yes. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and Intel's 10 nm process. They have different Raptor Lake codenames: Raptor Lake-PS for the Core 7 and Raptor Lake-R for the i9.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Raptor Lake architecture, but the database records different codenames and generations. The Core 7 150UL is listed with the codename Raptor Lake-PS and the generation Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS). The i9-14901TE is listed with the codename Raptor Lake-R, the generation Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh), and the series Core 14th Gen.

The core and cache layouts differ substantially. The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores, 12 threads, 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores, 16 threads, 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 cache configuration is identical on a per-core basis, while the L2 and L3 caches are larger on the i9.

The memory controllers are similar in memory type support. Both list DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The i9-14901TE adds ECC memory support, a feature not listed for the Core 7 150UL. The PCIe interfaces are different: the Core 7 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, CPU only, and the i9 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only.

Integrated graphics differ by model. The Core 7 150UL lists Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the i9-14901TE lists UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so the architecture difference is recorded at the configuration level only.

Power and clock architecture also separate the two. The Core 7 150UL has a 15W TDP, a 1.70 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The i9-14901TE has a 45W TDP, a 2.30 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The i9's higher power rating corresponds to higher recorded clocks and a larger cache configuration.

The i9-14901TE has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 7 150UL has no die size entry. Both processors are manufactured by Intel on the 10 nm process, both use Intel Socket 1700, and both are listed as active desktop parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i9 lists part number Q49CSRNJJ, while the Core 7's part number is not recorded. The release dates differ as well: 2024-04-07 for the Core 7 150UL and 2024-06-30 for the i9-14901TE.