Intel Core Ultra 5 225H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
66.7Single-core54.1
49.4Multi-core38.4
75.7Efficiencyspec-based81.9
66iGPU—
56.8Platformspec-based51.8
13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225H1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins this laptop processor face-off, 60.4 to 52.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+13) and multi-core (+11). Intel Core Ultra 7 155U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 38
- 102% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 57 W
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 74% higher PassMark: 28,049 vs 16,133
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
- 46% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 28 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Process | 3 nm+57% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 15 W+46% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+102% | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14+17% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 14 | 14 |
| Base clock | 1.7 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+2% | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB+50% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130T | Intel Graphics (4 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,727+24%Top 37% | 2,195Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,222+36%Top 45% | 8,981Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969+21%Top 22% | 1,627Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,630+52%Top 37% | 9,627Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 28,049+74%Top 26% | 16,133Bottom 34% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,378Top 30% | — |
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