Core 7 150U vs Xeon Gold 5115

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 150U

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

121%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

109%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

101%

#33

Core 7 150U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

93%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5115

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

102%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

102%

#162

Xeon Gold 5115

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

99%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core 7 150U (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 7 150U	Xeon Gold 5115
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 5115 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 7 150U	Xeon Gold 5115
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 150U Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5115 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 150U and Xeon Gold 5115

Core 7 150U

The Core 7 150U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,939 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon Gold 5115

The Xeon Gold 5115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,017 points. Launch price was $1,221.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 150U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon Gold 5115's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 150U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5115 — a 51.2% clock advantage for the Core 7 150U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5115 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 150U scores 14,939 against the Xeon Gold 5115's 15,017 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5115. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 150U vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 5115.

Feature	Core 7 150U	Xeon Gold 5115
Cores / Threads	10 / 12	10 / 20
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+69%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.4 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	13.75 MB+15%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	10 MB+700%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	14,939	15,017

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 150U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5115 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.