Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
VS
Core Ultra 7 155U

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs Core Ultra 7 155U

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 7 155U

12 Cores14 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 7 155U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 6650UCore Ultra 7 155U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-P (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 6650UCore Ultra 7 155U
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Core Ultra 7 155U

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,245 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155U — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155U uses Meteor Lake-P (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U scores 16,245 against the Core Ultra 7 155U's 16,185 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155U.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 6650UCore Ultra 7 155U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 14+100%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock
2.9 GHz+71%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
6 nm-14%
7 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-U PRO (Zen 3+) (2022)
Meteor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark
16,245
16,185
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 6650UCore Ultra 7 155U
Socket
FP7
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%