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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: +18.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 1700.

Ryzen 7 1700

2017

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 7 150U.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 150U across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,772 vs 14,939).
❌Launch MSRP is still $140 MSRP, while Core 7 150U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core 7 150U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core 7 150U

2024

Ryzen 7 1700

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core 7 150U.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 1700.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 150U across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,772 vs 14,939).
❌Launch MSRP is still $140 MSRP, while Core 7 150U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core 7 150U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 150U better than Ryzen 7 1700?

Yes. Core 7 150U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% 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 18.5% more average FPS across 2 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 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core 7 150U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 1700 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core 7 150U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $140 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 1700 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (105.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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 2017), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. 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

Ryzen 7 1700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 150U	Ryzen 7 1700
1080p
low	272 FPS	168 FPS
medium	244 FPS	144 FPS
high	205 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	142 FPS
medium	186 FPS	119 FPS
high	152 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	64 FPS
medium	131 FPS	58 FPS
high	101 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open Ryzen 7 1700

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 150U	Ryzen 7 1700
1080p
low	233 FPS	277 FPS
medium	196 FPS	245 FPS
high	176 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	244 FPS
medium	181 FPS	221 FPS
high	163 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	156 FPS	177 FPS
medium	141 FPS	165 FPS
high	134 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	120 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open Ryzen 7 1700

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 150U	Ryzen 7 1700
1080p
low	373 FPS	369 FPS
medium	373 FPS	369 FPS
high	373 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	369 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	369 FPS
medium	373 FPS	369 FPS
high	373 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	311 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	350 FPS
medium	373 FPS	284 FPS
high	373 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open Ryzen 7 1700

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 150U	Ryzen 7 1700
1080p
low	373 FPS	369 FPS
medium	373 FPS	369 FPS
high	373 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	369 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	369 FPS
medium	373 FPS	369 FPS
high	373 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	369 FPS
medium	373 FPS	369 FPS
high	373 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	311 FPS

Open Core 7 150U Open Ryzen 7 1700

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 150U and Ryzen 7 1700

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.

Ryzen 7 1700

The Ryzen 7 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,772 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 150U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 1700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core 7 150U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 150U versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1700 — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Core 7 150U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 1700 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 150U scores 14,939 against the Ryzen 7 1700's 14,772 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 7 150U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 150U vs 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1700.

Feature	Core 7 150U	Ryzen 7 1700
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+46%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16384 kB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	4096 kB+220%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	14,939+1%	14,772
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	8,065
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 150U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 1700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 7 150U	Ryzen 7 1700
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 7 150U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 1700). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1700 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1700 rivals Core i7-7700K.