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Intel Core 7 150HL review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£360PassMark multi-core score:?N. of physical cores:14CPU boost clock speed:5.0 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core 7 150HL Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

40%

7.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 78% of processors
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–²Better than 77%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

60%

8.0

Performance

18%

7.4

Architecture

10%

7.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.9

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

8.1

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 81%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £360
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core 7 150HL

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    8.0

    Performance

    18%

    7.4

    Architecture

    10%

    7.2

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    6.9

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    8.4

    Platform

    1%

    8.1

    Integrated graphics

    7.7
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.5

    Overall score

    30%

    8.6

    Price

    7.8
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    industrial/edge
    CPU socket
    LGA1700
    This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 8.4% of processors.
    Chipset
    Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610
    This processor supports Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
    This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 instruction sets, which is narrower support than 88.2% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    14
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 14 CPU cores, which is more than 85.7% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
    CPU threads
    20
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 20 CPU threads, which is more than 84.3% of processors and equal to 5% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    5 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 5 GHz which is higher than that of 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.9% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    6x 2.4 GHz & 8x 1.8 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 6x2.4 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz which is higher than that of 80.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    ?
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    24 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 80.1% of processors and equal to that of 5.9% of processors.
    L2 cache
    20 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 20 MB which is larger than that of 92.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
    L1 cache
    ?
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 77.1% of processors and equal to that of 10.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    5,200 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-5200 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
    This processor uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 81% of processors and equal to that in 2.7% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    96
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 96 GPU execution units, which is more than 94.8% of processors and equal to 4.1% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 10.3% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    45 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 10.8% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    45 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 41.9% of processors and equal to that of 11% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 68.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.6% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    ?
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
    cTDP: 35 W
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    Intel Core 7 150HL vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 8 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      14 vs 6
    • 12 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      20 vs 8
    • 6.67x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (20 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      20 MB vs 3 MB
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 4x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 4 MB shared by 4 cores
      2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 13.6% higher boost clock
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • Higher base clock
      This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x2.4 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      6x2.4 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
      P-cores + E-cores
    • Modern CPU socket
      This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
      LGA1700 vs FP5
    • 4 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
      April 2024
      2024 vs 2020
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 8 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      14 vs 6
    • 12 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      20 vs 8
    • 13.6% higher boost clock
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • Higher base clock
      This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x2.4 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      6x2.4 GHz & 8x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 2 wider front-end design
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      P-core 6, E-core 6
      6 vs 4
    • 6.67x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (20 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      20 MB vs 3 MB
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 4x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 4 MB shared by 4 cores
      2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
      P-cores + E-cores
    • 2.67x larger L3 cache
      This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
      24 MB vs 9 MB
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 77.4% higher memory bandwidth
      This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
      83.2 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
    • 62.5% higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • 50% more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      96 GB vs 64 GB
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 4x more GPU execution units
      This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (96 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      96 vs 24
    • Better integrated GPU
      This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
      Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 45.2% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      257 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • 79.7% higher boost power
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      115 W vs 64 W
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 32% slower classroom rendering
      This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (231.3 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
      231.29 vs 340.075
    • 44% more expensive
      Intel Core 7 150HL is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).
      £360 vs £250
    • 44% more expensive
      Intel Core 7 150HL is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).
      £360 vs £250
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 32% slower classroom rendering
      This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (231.3 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
      231.29 vs 340.075
    • 45.2% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      257 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 79.7% higher boost power
      This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      115 W vs 64 W

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core 7 150HL

    • Excellent multi-threaded performance with 14 cores (6 Performance, 8 Efficient) and 20 threads
    • High turbo clock speed reaching up to 5.0 GHz for responsive single-core tasks
    • Large 24MB L3 cache compared to 'U' series variants, benefiting memory-intensive workflows
    • Supports modern connectivity including PCIe 4.0 and DDR5-5200 memory
    • Integrated Iris Xe graphics (96EU) is sufficient for casual gaming and media encoding

    What customers don't like about Intel Core 7 150HL

    • Higher power consumption (45W TDP) leads to shorter battery life in laptops compared to 'U' series chips
    • Increased heat generation typically requires bulkier cooling solutions, limiting it to larger laptops
    • Lack of 'Ultra' branding indicates it misses out on the newer Meteor Lake architecture and built-in NPU for AI tasks
    • Integrated graphics performance lags behind AMD's newer Radeon 700M series iGPUs
    • Confusion in naming conventions makes it difficult for casual users to distinguish from 'Ultra' or previous i7 models

    Verdict

    The Intel Core 7 150HL is a high-performance mobile processor from the Series 1 family, featuring a hybrid architecture with 14 total cores (6 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 20 threads. Launched in Q2 2024, it operates with a 24MB Intel Smart Cache and achieves a maximum turbo frequency of 5.00 GHz, supported by a 45W base power that can scale up to 115W. Its main advantages include robust multitasking capabilities for demanding applications, a high 1.5 GHz dynamic frequency for its 96-execution-unit integrated graphics, and support for up to 96GB of DDR5 memory at 5200 MT/s. However, it lacks an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and has a relatively high power draw compared to its U-series counterparts, which may impact battery life in portable devices.

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