Core i7-13705H vs Core Ultra 7 155H

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 i7-13705H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Core i7-13705H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i7-13705H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,905).

Core i7-13705H

2023

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Core i7-13705H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core i7-13705H.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,905).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13705H better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 155H is ahead with a 7.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13705H pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13705H is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i7-13705H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-13705H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark.

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

Core Ultra 7 155H is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 i7-13705H Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13705H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	262 FPS	308 FPS
medium	251 FPS	278 FPS
high	210 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	251 FPS
medium	191 FPS	201 FPS
high	153 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	173 FPS
medium	131 FPS	139 FPS
high	101 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS

Open Core i7-13705H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13705H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	606 FPS	618 FPS
medium	515 FPS	532 FPS
high	436 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	389 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	550 FPS
medium	464 FPS	457 FPS
high	395 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	340 FPS
medium	276 FPS	286 FPS
high	263 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	229 FPS

Open Core i7-13705H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13705H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	623 FPS	618 FPS
medium	527 FPS	618 FPS
high	467 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	618 FPS
medium	486 FPS	618 FPS
high	425 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	543 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	618 FPS
medium	372 FPS	531 FPS
high	333 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	402 FPS

Open Core i7-13705H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13705H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	623 FPS	618 FPS
medium	623 FPS	618 FPS
high	623 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	623 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	623 FPS	618 FPS
medium	623 FPS	618 FPS
high	603 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	526 FPS	579 FPS
4K
low	549 FPS	606 FPS
medium	499 FPS	538 FPS
high	446 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	423 FPS

Open Core i7-13705H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13705H and Core Ultra 7 155H

Core i7-13705H

The Core i7-13705H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1792. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,905 points. Launch price was $502.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13705H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13705H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-13705H (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-13705H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13705H scores 24,905 against the Core Ultra 7 155H's 24,705 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-13705H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-13705H	Core Ultra 7 155H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 22+14%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+4%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	24,905	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 i7-13705H uses the FCBGA1792 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13705H	Core Ultra 7 155H
Socket	FCBGA1792	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	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-13705H) / 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 i7-13705H 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.

Feature	Core i7-13705H	Core 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