Core Ultra 7 155H
VS
Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Core Ultra 7 155H vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Intel

Core Ultra 7 155H

16 Cores22 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
106%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
106%
#138
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
96%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen Z1 Extreme leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 7 155H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore Ultra 7 155HRyzen Z1 Extreme
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore Ultra 7 155HRyzen Z1 Extreme
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 155HRyzen Z1 Extreme
Cores / Threads
16 / 22+100%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
5.1 GHz+6%
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+15%
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+50%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark
24,705
24,668
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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 155HRyzen Z1 Extreme
Socket
FCBGA2049
FP8
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) / not specified (Ryzen Z1 Extreme). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 155HRyzen Z1 Extreme
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