Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Expert rating7.9 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- BGA 2049 (BGA
- Core/Thread Count:
- 12C/14T
- TDP:
- 15W
- iGPU:
- Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG
- CPU Series:
- Core Ultra
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U Review
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-core 14-thread laptop processor, 1.7GHz base / 3.3GHz boost, 15W TDP, Meteor Lake, BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) socket
The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is a mainstream mobile chip for thin-and-light laptops. Built on Intel's Meteor Lake architecture, it pairs 12 cores and 14 threads with a 1.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.3GHz, an on-die NPU rated at 11 TOPS (NPU 3), and Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) graphics, all within a 15W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 12 cores and 14 threads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is built on Intel's Meteor Lake generation. Its 1.7GHz base clock boosts to 3.3GHz, and its Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) integrated graphics and 11 TOPS (NPU 3) NPU support on-device AI features alongside everyday computing and light content creation.
Platform and Efficiency
The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U uses the BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 15W envelope, positioning it as thin-and-light laptops. Its NPU brings Copilot+ style on-device AI acceleration to supported workloads.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Core Ultra lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U sits in the 7-series tier alongside other Meteor Lake parts, differentiated mainly by clock speed, core count, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen AI Mobile processors in this catalog, Intel's Core Ultra competes on NPU throughput, integrated graphics, and platform efficiency, while against Intel's own prior-generation Core i mobile parts in this catalog it adds the on-die NPU and improved efficiency cores.
Specifications
Identity
| Release Year | 2023 |
|---|
Segment and platform
| Microarchitecture | Meteor Lake |
|---|---|
| Socket | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Total Threads | 14 |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 1.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
|---|
Graphics and AI
| NPU Peak TOPS | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 15 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.9 / 10
The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.
Best for
- Everyday laptop computing
- On-device AI features
- Thin-and-light laptops
Not for
- Gaming laptops
- Heavy sustained workloads
- Desktop replacement use
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U?
The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is a processor from Intel. Key specs: Cores 12, Threads 14, Base Clock 1.7 GHz, Boost Clock 3.3 GHz, L3 Cache 18.
Will the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U work with my current setup?
The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U lists Socket is BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U best suited to?
It suits everyday laptop computing, on-device ai features, thin-and-light laptops.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U?
It is a poor fit for gaming laptops, heavy sustained workloads, desktop replacement use.