Intel Core 7 150UL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds a decisive performance advantage in every recorded benchmark category. The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 150UL, so all comparisons rely on the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus’s recorded results. Its average benchmark score of 66159 places it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, a strong showing for a desktop processor.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 42718, a figure that reflects its 18 cores and 18 threads. Its single-core result in the same test is 6030, which indicates strong per-thread performance as well. The older Cinebench R20 test shows 17941 multi-core and 2532 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 4305 multi-core and 607 single-core. These results follow the expected scaling pattern across benchmark versions.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength. The multithread score is 50146, while single-thread sits at 4698. Integer math scores 123030, floating point math scores 159824, and extended instructions (SIMD workloads) score 42880. Data compression reaches 553155, data encryption reaches 41292, and random string sorting reaches 67209. Physics processing scores 3183, and prime number finding scores 452.

The nearest rivals in the database provide useful context. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average score of 66099, which is 0.1% behind the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914, a 0.4% deficit. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66855, which is 1% ahead. The AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66925, sitting 1.1% ahead. This places the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus in a tight cluster with other high-end desktop and workstation parts, with no rival in the nearest group more than 1.1% away in either direction.

Because the Core 7 150UL has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only unit with measurable performance data, and its percentile ranking confirms it operates well above the median CPU in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core 7 150UL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, using Intel’s 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 7 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses Arrow Lake Refresh codename, and is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. The foundry difference is notable: Intel fabricates the Core 7 150UL, while TSMC fabricates the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus.

The transistor and die details are only recorded for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. It contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. No such data exists for the Core 7 150UL in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no hyper-threading, as threads equal cores. The Core 7 150UL has 12 threads on 10 cores, indicating some multi-threading capability.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Core 7 150UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. Every cache level is larger on the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus.

Memory support differs. The Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The memory bandwidth figure is only recorded for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 115.2 GB/s. ECC memory support also differs: the Core 7 150UL does not support ECC, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus does.

PCIe connectivity is a major difference. The Core 7 150UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which is a significant expansion in both bandwidth and lane count.

Integrated graphics are present on the Core 7 150UL with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the N/A entry.

The Core 7 150UL has a locked multiplier, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has an unlocked multiplier. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only one of the two with a recorded part number, SA4V3.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 150UL does not.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Intel’s 10 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses TSMC’s 3 nm process.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 150UL supports DDR4. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports DDR5 only.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Core 7 150UL uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses Intel Socket 1851. They are not socket compatible.

Clock speeds differ, with the Core 7 150UL running a 1.70 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus runs a 4.20 GHz base clock and 5.30 GHz boost clock. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is higher in both metrics.

TDP is dramatically different. The Core 7 150UL is rated at 15 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is rated at 125 watts. This reflects the different performance targets: the Core 7 150UL is a low-power part, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is a high-performance desktop part.

Release dates differ. The Core 7 150UL was released on 2024-04-07, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus was released on 2026-03-10. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the newer design.

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has a launch MSRP of $184. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Core 7 150UL.

Market segment is the same for both: Desktop. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is 66159; the Core 7 150UL has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus wins every recorded benchmark category. Its multi-core performance is exceptional, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 42718 and PassMark multithread at 50146. The 18 cores and 18 threads, combined with 30 MB of L3 cache, make it well suited for heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, encoding, and scientific computation. The 5.30 GHz boost clock and 6030 single-core score in Cinebench R23 also make it strong in single-threaded tasks.

The Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark wins in the database. Its strengths are qualitative rather than quantitative. It includes integrated graphics, which means a system built around it does not require a separate GPU for basic display output. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in memory selection. Its 15 watt TDP indicates a low-power design, which suits compact or power-conscious systems. It also fits Intel Socket 1700, a widely used platform. The Core 7 150UL is also the only one of the two with a 10 nm process from Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses a 3 nm process from TSMC.

For workloads that rely on ECC memory, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only option of the two. For systems that need PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus provides 20 lanes, while the Core 7 150UL offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in roles. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the high-performance choice. Its 93rd percentile ranking, 18 cores, 30 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 memory support, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and unlocked multiplier make it suitable for demanding desktop workloads. Its benchmark scores in both multi-core and single-core tests are strong, and its nearest rivals are within a narrow 1.1% band, confirming it competes at a high level.

The Intel Core 7 150UL serves a different purpose. It has no recorded benchmark scores, but its specifications indicate a low-power, integrated-graphics design. The 15 watt TDP, Iris Xe Graphics, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and older 10 nm process point to a processor intended for efficiency and basic desktop functionality rather than maximum throughput. It also uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is a different ecosystem from the Socket 1851 used by the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus.

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, and that data is consistently strong. The Core 7 150UL is best understood as a low-power desktop part with flexible memory support and integrated graphics, but the database shows no performance results to compare against the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. Builders choosing between the two should base their decision on the clear specification differences: core count, cache size, power envelope, socket, memory type, ECC support, PCIe generation, and integrated graphics availability.