Intel Core 7 150UL vs Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Comparison

Intel Core 7 150UL and Intel Core Ultra 7 356H are two actively produced Intel processors from different market segments. The Core 7 150UL is a desktop part built on Raptor Lake, while the Core Ultra 7 356H is a mobile processor from the Panther Lake family. The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for these two CPUs, so the comparison relies on the recorded performance data for the Core Ultra 7 356H and the architectural and specification differences listed in the database. The Core 7 150UL has no benchmark scores or average score recorded, which limits quantitative comparison to the specifications and the Core Ultra 7 356H's measured results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database provides no shared benchmark entries between the Intel Core 7 150UL and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H. The Core Ultra 7 356H has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results, while the Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores. This absence of comparable data means no direct score differentials can be calculated from head-to-head tests. The Core Ultra 7 356H's average benchmark score is 41215, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that its performance level is not represented by any measured workload in the database.

The Core Ultra 7 356H delivers 3055 points in Cinebench R15 multicore and 303 points in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 12153 multicore and 1715 singlecore. Its Cinebench R23 results are 18395 multicore and 2040 singlecore. PassMark results for the Core Ultra 7 356H include a multithread score of 33978, a singlethread score of 4072, and a single thread score of 4072. The nearest rivals in the database for the Core Ultra 7 356H are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 with an average score of 41208 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with 41263 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with 41376 and a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with 40967 and a delta of 0.6%. These deltas indicate the Core Ultra 7 356H is statistically tied with its closest competitors, staying within a range of -0.4% to 0.6% of their average scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 356H demonstrates measurable wins across all recorded workload categories, though these results cannot be compared to the Core 7 150UL due to the latter's lack of benchmark data. In PassMark tests, the Core Ultra 7 356H scores 336177 in data compression, 26345 in data encryption, 27898 in extended instructions, 327 in find prime numbers, 103128 in floating point math, 83111 in integer math, 2895 in physics, and 40990 in random string sorting. These figures establish the Core Ultra 7 356H as a capable mobile processor for compute-heavy tasks, with its multithread score of 33978 and floating point math score of 103128 showing particular strength in parallel workloads.

For the Core 7 150UL, the database records no wins in any benchmark category because no scores exist for it. The processor's specification profile, including 10 cores, 12 threads, and a 15 W TDP, places it in a lower-power desktop role, but without recorded measurements its performance wins cannot be quantified. The Core Ultra 7 356H's 87th percentile ranking versus the Core 7 150UL's 50th percentile suggests the mobile part holds a higher overall position in the database, yet this is based on the Core Ultra 7 356H having measured data and the Core 7 150UL having none.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Core Ultra 7 356H uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process node. The process node difference is substantial: the Core Ultra 7 356H's 3 nm node is a newer manufacturing technology compared to the Core 7 150UL's 10 nm node, which typically allows for higher transistor density and improved power efficiency.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 356H provides 60% more cores and 33% more threads than the Core 7 150UL, a structural advantage for multithreaded workloads. Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 7 150UL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 356H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 356H holds 50% more L3 cache and larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 356H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 7 356H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while the Core 7 150UL has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe capabilities differ: the Core 7 150UL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 356H uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 7 150UL featuring Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core Ultra 7 356H featuring Intel Xe3 Graphics. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The market segment separates the two clearly: the Core 7 150UL is a desktop processor, while the Core Ultra 7 356H is a mobile processor. Their sockets reflect this, with the Core 7 150UL using Intel Socket 1700 and the Core Ultra 7 356H using Intel BGA 2540. The Core 7 150UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 356H has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core 7 150UL starts lower but boosts higher, while the Core Ultra 7 356H maintains a higher base frequency but a lower boost ceiling.

Power draw differs substantially. The Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 W, while the Core Ultra 7 356H has a TDP of 25 W. The Core Ultra 7 356H draws 67% more power according to these TDP ratings, which aligns with its higher core count and newer process node. The Core 7 150UL was released on 2024-04-07, while the Core Ultra 7 356H has a release date of 2026-01-04. The Core Ultra 7 356H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 and carries the part number SA4RGQ9EU, while the Core 7 150UL has an unknown part number. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do their cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the Core Ultra 7 356H's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 150UL is at the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has a TDP of 25 W. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 W.

The Verdict

The database shows the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H as a fully measured mobile processor with an 87th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 41215. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, sit within a -0.4% to 0.6% delta, confirming its competitive position. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no benchmark scores in the database, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, so its measured performance cannot be verified against the Core Ultra 7 356H.

From a specification standpoint, the Core Ultra 7 356H presents a stronger profile for multithreaded and memory-intensive tasks, with 16 cores, 18 MB of L3 cache, 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, Gen 5 PCIe with 12 lanes, and a 3 nm process node. The Core 7 150UL counters with a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, a lower TDP of 15 W, DDR4 support, and a desktop socket. Users working with measured high-core-count workloads would find the Core Ultra 7 356H's recorded results compelling, given its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18395 and PassMark multithread score of 33978. Users prioritizing a lower-power desktop part with a higher single-core boost potential would look to the Core 7 150UL, though its lack of recorded benchmark data leaves its real-world performance unquantified in the database. The choice depends on whether the workload requires the Core Ultra 7 356H's verified multicore throughput or the Core 7 150UL's desktop form factor and higher clock ceiling.