Core Ultra 5 125H vs Xeon W-2155
Core Ultra 5 125H
Xeon W-2155
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2155
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 125H | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 125H | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
Performance Check
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 Ultra 5 125H and Xeon W-2155
Core Ultra 5 125H
The Core Ultra 5 125H 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 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,754 points. Launch price was $375.
Xeon W-2155
The Xeon W-2155 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,858 points. Launch price was $1,440.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 125H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Xeon W-2155 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2155 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-2155 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 125H scores 20,754 against the Xeon W-2155's 20,858 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-2155. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H vs 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2155.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 18+40% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+31% | 13.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,754 | 20,858 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 125H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2155 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 125H | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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