AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. However, the memory bandwidth differs: the AMD chip lists 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel chip lists 102.4 GB/s.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881 points, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus averages 61,834 points, placing it in the 93rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data contains no wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 across the eleven recorded tests. Every benchmark in the comparison set, from data compression to single-threaded work, is won by the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The Intel chip takes all eleven wins, with the AMD processor trailing in each category.

For workloads dominated by integer operations, the Intel part shows a decisive lead. The integer math test records a 49.2% advantage for the Intel chip, which is the smallest margin in the entire set. The floating-point math test shows a much larger gap, with Intel ahead by 78.5%. Prime number finding is the most lopsided result, where Intel leads by 90.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 still holds a position in the database as an active mobile processor with a 84th percentile standing. Its performance profile is compact: 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 35 W TDP. That efficiency-oriented configuration does not translate into a benchmark win against the Intel part, but it defines a different power envelope, which is a separate consideration from raw scores.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus dominates every measured workload. Its multithreaded score of 48,270 versus 17,492 for AMD reflects a 63.8% gap. Single-threaded performance is also clearly in Intel's favor, with a 33.8% difference. For users selecting strictly on benchmark output, the Intel chip wins every category in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus belongs to Arrow Lake-HX Refresh, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation.

The process nodes diverge significantly. AMD builds on a 6 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses a 3 nm TSMC process. The Intel die is larger, measuring 243 mm², compared to 210 mm² for AMD. Intel also lists a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the AMD entry does not report a transistor figure.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Shared L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD versus 30 MB on Intel.

Memory bandwidth reflects the architectural split. AMD lists 76.8 GB/s, Intel lists 102.4 GB/s, both over dual-channel DDR5. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. AMD includes Radeon 660M graphics, while Intel includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The AMD processor has a locked multiplier; the Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: 6 cores on AMD versus 20 cores on Intel. Thread counts also differ, with AMD at 12 threads and Intel at 20 threads.

Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 2.40 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.55 GHz for AMD and 5.30 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power is lower on the AMD part at 35 W, compared to 55 W on the Intel part.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses BGA 2114.

Process node: 6 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel.

L1 cache: 64 KB per core on AMD, 192 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache: 512 KB per core on AMD, 3 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache: 16 MB shared on AMD, 30 MB shared on Intel.

Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s on AMD, 102.4 GB/s on Intel.

PCIe generation: Gen 4 on AMD, Gen 5 on Intel.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M on AMD, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on Intel.

Multiplier: locked on AMD, unlocked on Intel.

Release dates differ: the AMD chip is dated 2025-09-30, the Intel chip is dated 2026-03-16.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data compression test shows the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scoring 493,179 against 211,289 for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, a delta of 57.2% in favor of Intel.

Data encryption follows a similar pattern. Intel scores 37,813, AMD scores 13,425, with Intel ahead by 64.5%.

Extended instructions: Intel at 39,283, AMD at 14,675, a 62.6% lead for Intel.

Prime number finding is the most extreme result. Intel scores 482, AMD scores 47, giving Intel a 90.2% advantage.

Floating-point math: Intel scores 163,567, AMD scores 35,118, a 78.5% gap.

Integer math: Intel scores 122,449, AMD scores 62,151, a 49.2% gap, the closest margin in the set.

Multithreaded performance: Intel at 48,270, AMD at 17,492, a 63.8% difference.

Physics test: Intel at 3,843, AMD at 806, a 79% lead for Intel.

Random string sorting: Intel at 60,020, AMD at 22,382, a 62.7% gap.

Single-threaded tests appear twice in the record, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, both showing identical scores: Intel at 4,764, AMD at 3,155, a 33.8% lead for Intel.

The average benchmark score for Intel is 61,834, compared to 34,881 for AMD. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i9-13900KF at 61,841 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13900K at 61,766 (0.1% delta). For AMD, the nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (0.3% delta).

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear separation between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, from single-threaded tasks to heavily multithreaded workloads. Its smallest margin is 49.2% in integer math, and its largest is 90.2% in prime number finding. The average benchmark score of 61,834 places it in the 93rd percentile, with nearest rivals being desktop-class Intel Core i9 parts.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not win any of the eleven compared tests. Its average score of 34,881 places it in the 84th percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX. The AMD chip uses fewer cores, a lower boost clock, and a smaller cache, all of which align with its lower 35 W TDP.

For workloads that demand high multithreaded throughput, large cache, and maximum single-thread responsiveness, the database points to the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. For workloads where the 55 W TDP and larger physical footprint are acceptable, the Intel part delivers substantially higher scores across every measured category. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 remains a functional mobile processor with a lower power target, but the benchmark results do not show any category where it outperforms the Intel part in this comparison.