Core Ultra 7 155H vs M3 Pro 11-Core
Core Ultra 7 155H
M3 Pro 11-Core
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 155H
Performance Per Dollar M3 Pro 11-Core
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 155H | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 155H | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7 155H and M3 Pro 11-Core
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.
M3 Pro 11-Core
The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the M3 Pro 11-Core offers 11 cores / 11 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H is built on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the M3 Pro 11-Core's 24,861 — a 0.6% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 22+45% | 11 / 11 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+18% | 4.06 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+38% | 2.748 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | — |
| PassMark | 24,705 | 24,861 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,650 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,384 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,433 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M3 Pro 11-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) / not specified (M3 Pro 11-Core). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the M3 Pro 11-Core 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 | M3 Pro 11-Core |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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