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Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL: Comparison

What is the difference between Core Ultra 7 155UL and Core Ultra 7 165UL?

P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core Ultra 7 155UL 4.8 GHz against Core Ultra 7 165UL 4.9 GHz.

Core Ultra 7 155UL vs Core Ultra 7 165UL: which one fits your build

Buy the Core Ultra 7 155UL for embedded systems and all-in-one PCs, though it is not the pick for traditional laptop designs and maximum core-count workloads. The Core Ultra 7 165UL is the one to take for embedded systems and all-in-one PCs, though it is the wrong buy for traditional laptop designs and maximum core-count workloads. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 155UL (8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 165UL (8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base clock read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 14 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the TDP the same on the Core Ultra 7 155UL and Core Ultra 7 165UL?

It is. Both are listed at 15 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Embedded
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Embedded
  • Codename

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Meteor Lake
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Meteor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    2024
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    15 W
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    15 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Intel Graphics
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Intel Graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Embedded
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Embedded
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Meteor Lake
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Meteor Lake
  • Socket

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    FCLGA1851
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    FCLGA1851
  • Process Node

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    4 nm
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    4 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    12
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    12
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    2
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    2
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    10
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    10
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    14
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    14
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    1.7 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    1.7 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    4.8 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    4.9 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    12 MB
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    12 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    15 W
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    15 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    57 W
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    57 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    DDR5
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    DDR5
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    Yes
  • NPU Peak TOPS

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL
    11 TOPS (NPU 3)
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
    11 TOPS (NPU 3)

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 155UL if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 12 MB).

    Choose 165UL if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Verdict

    Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.

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