Core Ultra 7 155H vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Core Ultra 7 155H
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 155H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 155H | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 155H | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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.
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, matching the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 86.5% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,650 vs 38,581 (74.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,384 vs 2,926, a 20.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,433 vs 19,643 (45% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 22 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 128 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 24,705 | 62,323+152% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,650 | 38,581+119% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,384 | 2,926+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,433 | 19,643+58% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 7 155H) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D).
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | 128 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 7 155H) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without 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; Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Thin-and-light Performance / AI | — |
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