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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165H: Comparison
Core Ultra 7 155H vs Core Ultra 7 165H: the p-core boost clock difference
P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz against Core Ultra 7 165H 5 GHz. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR5, LPDDR5/X on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus DDR5 or LPDDR5X on the Core Ultra 7 165H.
Who each one is for
The Core Ultra 7 155H suits everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is not built for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. Buy the Core Ultra 7 165H for everyday laptop computing and on-device AI features, though it is not the pick for gaming laptops and heavy sustained workloads. 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. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 165H (8.7/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is the highest-binned Meteor Lake H-series chip in this catalog, well suited to premium laptops chasing maximum performance.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base clock included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 20 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDP the same on the Core Ultra 7 155H and Core Ultra 7 165H?
It is. Both are listed at 28 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Core Ultra
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Core Ultra
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Laptop
Model Number
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Ultra 7 155H
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 7 165H
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Meteor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 2023
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 28 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 28 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Intel Arc graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Intel Arc graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Meteor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- FCBGA2049
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- FCBGA2049
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 4 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 16
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 16
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 6
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 10
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 10
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 22
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 22
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 1.4 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 1.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 4.8 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 5 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 24 MB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 24 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 28 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 28 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 115 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- DDR5, LPDDR5/X
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- DDR5 or LPDDR5X
Max Memory Speed
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 7467 MT/s
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 7467 MT/s
Memory Channels
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 2
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 2
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Yes
iGPU Model
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- Intel Arc Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- Intel Arc Graphics
iGPU Compute Units
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 8
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
Copilot Plus Certified
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- No
PCIe Generation
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
- PCIe 4.0
- Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
- PCIe 4.0
Which one should you pick?
Choose 155H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 165H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is the highest-binned Meteor Lake H-series chip in this catalog, well suited to premium laptops chasing maximum performance.
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