Core Ultra 7 255U vs Xeon Gold 6144

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 255U

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

110%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

110%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

106%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

105%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

101%

#175

Core Ultra 7 255U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

97%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

97%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

94%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

85%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6144

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

102%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

100%

#108

Xeon Gold 6144

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

98%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

97%

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 255U (2025) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 255U	Xeon Gold 6144
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 6144 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 255U	Xeon Gold 6144
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 255U Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6144 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 255U and Xeon Gold 6144

Core Ultra 7 255U

The Core Ultra 7 255U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,834 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon Gold 6144

The Xeon Gold 6144 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,040 points. Launch price was $2,925.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 255U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6144 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255U versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6144 — a 21.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255U (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 255U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6144 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 255U scores 17,834 against the Xeon Gold 6144's 18,040 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6144. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255U vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6144.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 255U	Xeon Gold 6144
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+24%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	24.75 MB+106%
L2 Cache	—	8 MB
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-U (2025)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	17,834	18,040+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 255U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6144 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.