Core Ultra 7 155U vs Xeon E5-2669 V3

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 155U

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

120%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

119%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

115%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

105%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

105%

#193

Core Ultra 7 155U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2669 V3

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#140

Xeon E5-2669 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core Ultra 7 155U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E5-2669 V3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-P (2023) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E5-2669 V3
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 155U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2669 V3 Benchmark Check

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155U and Xeon E5-2669 V3

Core Ultra 7 155U

The Core Ultra 7 155U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,185 points. Launch price was $490.

Xeon E5-2669 V3

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,107 points. Launch price was $800.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2669 V3's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2669 V3 — a 43% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2669 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155U scores 16,185 against the Xeon E5-2669 V3's 16,107 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155U vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2669 V3.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E5-2669 V3
Cores / Threads	12 / 14	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+55%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.3 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	16,185	16,107

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2669 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.