Core Ultra 7 155H vs Xeon E5-2699 v4
Core Ultra 7 155H
Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 155H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 155H | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 155H | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 Xeon E5-2699 v4
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.
Xeon E5-2699 v4
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 22 | 22 / 44+38% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+33% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+73% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 55 MB+129% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 5.5 MB+175% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 24,705 | 24,711 |
| 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 Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 2400 on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 96 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2699 v4). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2699 v4) — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 7 155H) and C612 (Xeon E5-2699 v4).
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 | 2400+47900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB+6553500% | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 40+43% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 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; Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 155H | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Thin-and-light Performance / AI | — |
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