Xeon E5-2699 v4 vs Core Ultra 7 155H
Xeon E5-2699 v4
Core Ultra 7 155H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 155H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2699 v4 and Core Ultra 7 155H
Xeon E5-2699 v4
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.
Core Ultra 7 155H
The Core Ultra 7 155H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,705 points. Launch price was $503.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 scores 24,711 against the Core Ultra 7 155H's 24,705 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+38% | 16 / 22 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+73% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+129% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+175% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 24,711 | 24,705 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,650 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,384 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 versus LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 on the Core Ultra 7 155H — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 96 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2699 v4) vs 2 (Core Ultra 7 155H). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2699 v4) vs 28 (Core Ultra 7 155H) — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C612 (Xeon E5-2699 v4) and Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 7 155H).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+47900% | LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 96 GB+6553500% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+43% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 155H targets Thin-and-light Performance / AI. Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114; Core Ultra 7 155H rivals Ryzen 7 8840HS.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Thin-and-light Performance / AI |
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