Core i9-10900T vs Core 7 150U

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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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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900T

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

106%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

100%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

73%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

22%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

17%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

15%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

9%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

9%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

8%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

8%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

8%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

8%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

7%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

7%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

7%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

7%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 7 150U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i9-10900T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-10900T	Core 7 150U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-10900T	Core 7 150U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i9-10900T Benchmark Check

Core 7 150U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900T and Core 7 150U

Core i9-10900T

The Core i9-10900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,727 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, matching the Core 7 150U's 10 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 150U — a 16% clock advantage for the Core 7 150U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core 7 150U is built on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-10900T scores 14,727 against the Core 7 150U's 14,939 — a 1.4% lead for the Core 7 150U. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 150U.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	Core 7 150U
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	10 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+6%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+67%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
PassMark	14,727	14,939+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,710	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,476	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 7 150U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	Core 7 150U
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i9-10900T) / not specified (Core 7 150U). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core 7 150U requires a dedicated GPU.