Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core 7 150U
Short answer: which is best?
Core Ultra 7 265K is 441.1 % stronger than Core 7 150U. Core Ultra 7 265K ranks #5 of 71 measured processors at WhatFPS (13,700 CPU score over 2 verified runs). Core 7 150U ranks #71 of 71 measured processors at WhatFPS (2,532 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 3 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core Ultra 7 265K | Core 7 150U |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 13,700 | 2,532 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 13,665 | 880 |
| Integer (MT) | 11.5 Gop/s | 1.6 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.87 Gop/s | 0.16 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 11,952,062 | 1,425,509 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 20 | 10 / 12 |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 12 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core Ultra 7 265K clearly takes the win here, leading the Core 7 150U by 376% in overall CPU score. This substantial performance gap is evident across all CPU-focused tests, though it's important to note we only have one verified run for the Core 7 150U and two for the Core Ultra 7 265K. The Core Ultra 7 265K delivers much higher single-thread performance at 0.76 Gop/s compared to the 150U's 0.16 Gop/s, which translates directly to a smoother gaming experience, hitting 99.5 FPS in the Supernova DX11 scene versus 11.9 FPS. Its multi-threaded integer performance is also vastly superior at 9.7 Gop/s versus 1.6 Gop/s, indicating better handling of background tasks and streaming. With significantly more cores (20 vs 10), threads (20 vs 12), and L3 cache (30 MB vs 12 MB), the Core Ultra 7 265K is the clear choice for gaming. Given this stark difference, the Core 7 150U is difficult to recommend if the Core Ultra 7 265K is an alternative.
Generated September 30, 2026 from the 3 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Core Ultra 7 265K · All measurements for Core 7 150U