Xeon 6357P vs Core Ultra 7 255H
Xeon 6357P
Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6357P
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6357P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6357P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon 6357P and Core Ultra 7 255H
Xeon 6357P
The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.
Core Ultra 7 255H
The Core Ultra 7 255H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 26 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 30,932 points. Launch price was $514.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6357P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 255H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon 6357P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses Arrow Lake-H (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6357P scores 30,401 against the Core Ultra 7 255H's 30,932 — a 1.7% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,784 vs 2,800, a 0.6% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,769 vs 15,700 (20.6% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6357P vs 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 255H.
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+47% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Arrow Lake-H (2025) |
| PassMark | 30,401 | 30,932+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,784 | 2,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,769 | 15,700+23% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6357P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon 6357P) vs 28 (Core Ultra 7 255H) — the Core Ultra 7 255H offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Server chipsets (Xeon 6357P) and HM870,WM880 (Core Ultra 7 255H).
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon 6357P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6357P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 255H). The Core Ultra 7 255H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics 140T), while the Xeon 6357P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation, Core Ultra 7 255H targets High-End Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700.
| Feature | Xeon 6357P | Core Ultra 7 255H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc Graphics 140T |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Edge Server / Workstation | High-End Laptop |
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