Core 7 240H
VS
Core Ultra 7 155H

Core 7 240H vs Core Ultra 7 155H

Intel

Core 7 240H

10 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2024
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 7 155H

16 Cores22 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 240H

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
107%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
106%
#139
Core 7 240H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
97%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 155H

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
107%
#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
102%
#69
Core Ultra 7 155H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
98%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
95%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 7 240H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 7 155H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore 7 240HCore Ultra 7 155H
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore 7 240HCore Ultra 7 155H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Core Ultra 7 155H

Intel

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Intel

Core Ultra 7 155H

The Core Ultra 7 155H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,705 points. Launch price was $503.

Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H — a 8% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Core Ultra 7 155H's 24,705 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureCore 7 240HCore Ultra 7 155H
Cores / Threads
10 / 16
16 / 22+60%
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz+8%
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)
24 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
7 nm-30%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark
24,698
24,705
Cinebench R23 Multi
17,650
Geekbench 6 Single
2,384
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,433
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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore 7 240HCore Ultra 7 155H
Socket
FCBGA1744
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity
96 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 7 240H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Core 7 240H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 155H targets Thin-and-light Performance / AI. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 155H rivals Ryzen 7 8840HS.

FeatureCore 7 240HCore Ultra 7 155H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Thin-and-light Performance / AI