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Intel Core Ultra 5 228V vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H: Comparison

Core Ultra 5 228V vs Core Ultra 7 155H l3 cache compared

On l3 cache the spread is 67%, Core Ultra 5 228V 8 MB against Core Ultra 7 155H 24 MB, so Core Ultra 7 155H takes it. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 2.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 1.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H. Tdp is not the same on both, 17 W on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 28 W on the Core Ultra 7 155H. Socket is not the same on both, FCBGA2833 on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus FCBGA2049 on the Core Ultra 7 155H.

Who each one is for

The Core Ultra 5 228V is the one to take for Ultra-thin and light laptops and all-day battery life, though it is not the pick for heavy sustained multi-core workloads and gaming laptops. The Core Ultra 7 155H suits everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is the wrong buy for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 228V (8.9/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V brings vPro Essentials manageability to Lunar Lake, suited to business ultra-thin laptops needing IT management. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 155H (8.5/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is the value entry point of Intel's Core Ultra 7 H-series pair, a strong pick for premium laptops that don't need the 165H's extra clock.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Core Ultra 5 228V and Core Ultra 7 155H differ on total cores?

Yes. Total Cores reads 8 on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 16 on the Core Ultra 7 155H.

Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Core Ultra 5 228V and Core Ultra 7 155H?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    Laptop
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    Lunar Lake
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Meteor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    2024
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    2023
  • TDP

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    17 W
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    28 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    Intel Arc 130V GPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Intel Arc graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    Laptop
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    Lunar Lake
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Meteor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    FCBGA2833
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    FCBGA2049
  • Process Node

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    3 nm
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    4 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    8
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    16Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    4
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    6Best
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    4
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    10Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    8
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    22Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    2.1 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    1.4 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    4.5 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    4.8 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    8 MB-67%
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    24 MBBest
  • Base Power

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    17 W
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    28 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    37 W
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    115 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    LPDDR5X
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    DDR5, LPDDR5/X
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    Yes
  • NPU Peak TOPS

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
    45 TOPS (NPU 4)
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
    11 TOPS (NPU 3)

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 228V if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 155H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 8 MB).

    Verdict

    Intel Core Ultra 5 228V

    8.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V brings vPro Essentials manageability to Lunar Lake, suited to business ultra-thin laptops needing IT management.

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

    8.5 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is the value entry point of Intel's Core Ultra 7 H-series pair, a strong pick for premium laptops that don't need the 165H's extra clock.

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