Xeon E-2336
VS
Core Ultra 7 155U

Xeon E-2336 vs Core Ultra 7 155U

Intel

Xeon E-2336

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021
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 Xeon E-2336

#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
103%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
103%
#139
Xeon E-2336
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%
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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2336 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2336Core Ultra 7 155U
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-P (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 7 155U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2336Core 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 Xeon E-2336 and Core Ultra 7 155U

Intel

Xeon E-2336

The Xeon E-2336 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,136 points. Launch price was $800.

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 Xeon E-2336 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 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2336 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2336 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155U uses Meteor Lake-P (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2336 scores 16,136 against the Core Ultra 7 155U's 16,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155U. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureXeon E-2336Core Ultra 7 155U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 14+100%
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.9 GHz+71%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Meteor Lake-P (2023)
PassMark
16,136
16,185
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2336 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2336Core Ultra 7 155U
Socket
LGA1200
FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%