Core Ultra 7 155H vs Core i7-13705H

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.

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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 Per Dollar Core i7-13705H

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

105%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

104%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

103%

#117

Core i7-13705H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

97%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

95%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-13705H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 7 155H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 155H	Core i7-13705H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 7 155H	Core i7-13705H
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.

Core Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

Core i7-13705H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Core i7-13705H
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+14%	14 / 20
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+58%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,705	24,905
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,650	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,384	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,433	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-13705H uses FCBGA1792 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Core i7-13705H
Socket	FCBGA2049	FCBGA1792
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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) / not specified (Core i7-13705H). 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 Ultra 7 155H	Core i7-13705H
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	—