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Intel Celeron 7305 vs Intel Core 7 150U: Comparison
What is the difference between Celeron 7305 and Core 7 150U?
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Celeron 7305 8 MB against Core 7 150U 12 MB, which puts Core 7 150U 33% ahead. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 3.5 GHz on the Celeron 7305 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core 7 150U. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 7305 versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 7 150U. They differ on socket too, FCBGA1744 on the Celeron 7305 versus BGA 1744 on the Core 7 150U. They differ on release year too, 2022 on the Celeron 7305 versus 2024 on the Core 7 150U.
Which should you buy, Celeron 7305 or Core 7 150U?
Buy the Celeron 7305 for budget Chromebooks and basic laptops, though it is not built for gaming and content creation. The Core 7 150U is the one to take for ultra-thin laptops and business laptops, though it is not the pick for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Celeron 7305 (6.5/10): the Intel Celeron 7305 is a rock-bottom entry chip, fine for the lightest computing tasks and nothing more. Our rating of the Core 7 150U (7.7/10): the Intel Core 7 150U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Tdp, integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and base power read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Celeron 7305 and Core 7 150U differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 5 on the Celeron 7305 versus 10 on the Core 7 150U.
Is the Max Turbo Power the same on the Celeron 7305 and Core 7 150U?
It is. Both are listed at 55 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Celeron 7305
- Laptop
- Intel Core 7 150U
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Celeron 7305
- Alder Lake
- Intel Core 7 150U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 2022
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 15 W
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel Celeron 7305
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core 7 150U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Celeron 7305
- Laptop
- Intel Core 7 150U
- Laptop
Socket
- Intel Celeron 7305
- FCBGA1744
- Intel Core 7 150U
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 7 nm
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 5
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 10Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 1
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 2Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 4
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 5
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 12Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Celeron 7305
- No
- Intel Core 7 150U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 1.1 GHz
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 3.5 GHz
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 8 MB-33%
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 12 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 15 W
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 15 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Celeron 7305
- 55 W
- Intel Core 7 150U
- 55 W
Memory Type
- Intel Celeron 7305
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core 7 150U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR5x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Celeron 7305
- Yes
- Intel Core 7 150U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 7305 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 150U if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
Verdict
Intel Celeron 7305
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Celeron 7305 is a rock-bottom entry chip, fine for the lightest computing tasks and nothing more.
Intel Core 7 150U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core 7 150U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.