Core 7 150U vs M2

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 7 150U

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 20W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

M2

2022

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 150U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,933 vs 14,939).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 20W vs 15W.

Core 7 150U

2024

M2

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 20W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 150U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,933 vs 14,939).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 20W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 150U better than M2?

Yes. Core 7 150U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 7.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 7 150U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 7.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 150U is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 7 150U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 7 150U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 7.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 7 150U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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

M2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 150U	M2
1080p
low	272 FPS	175 FPS
medium	244 FPS	140 FPS
high	205 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	141 FPS
medium	186 FPS	111 FPS
high	152 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	66 FPS
medium	131 FPS	55 FPS
high	101 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open M2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 150U	M2
1080p
low	233 FPS	288 FPS
medium	196 FPS	246 FPS
high	176 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	248 FPS
medium	181 FPS	220 FPS
high	163 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	156 FPS	174 FPS
medium	141 FPS	159 FPS
high	134 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	106 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open M2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 150U	M2
1080p
low	373 FPS	373 FPS
medium	373 FPS	373 FPS
high	373 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	373 FPS
medium	373 FPS	373 FPS
high	373 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	373 FPS
medium	373 FPS	314 FPS
high	373 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	221 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open M2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 150U	M2
1080p
low	373 FPS	373 FPS
medium	373 FPS	373 FPS
high	373 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	373 FPS
medium	373 FPS	373 FPS
high	373 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	373 FPS
medium	373 FPS	373 FPS
high	373 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	328 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open M2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 150U and M2

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.

M2

The M2 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 June 2022 (3 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.48 GHz. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,933 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 150U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the M2 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core 7 150U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 150U versus 3.48 GHz on the M2 — a 43.2% clock advantage for the Core 7 150U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.424 GHz). The Core 7 150U is built on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 7 150U scores 14,939 against the M2's 14,933 — a 0% lead for the Core 7 150U.

Feature	Core 7 150U	M2
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 8
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+55%	3.48 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.424 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	20 MB+1500%
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)	—
PassMark	14,939	14,933