Core 7 240H vs Core Ultra 7 155H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 7 240H

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,698 vs 24,705).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Core 7 240H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core 7 240H.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Core 7 240H

2024

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Core 7 240H needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Core 7 240H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,698 vs 24,705).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 240H better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core 7 240H is ahead with 8.3% higher max boost clock. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 7 155H pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 7 155H is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 22 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core 7 240H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core 7 240H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 8.3% higher max boost clock.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 7 240H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 240H Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	285 FPS	308 FPS
medium	262 FPS	278 FPS
high	222 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	236 FPS	251 FPS
medium	194 FPS	201 FPS
high	158 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	173 FPS
medium	135 FPS	139 FPS
high	104 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	93 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	617 FPS	618 FPS
medium	561 FPS	532 FPS
high	463 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	389 FPS
1440p
low	609 FPS	550 FPS
medium	509 FPS	457 FPS
high	421 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	340 FPS
medium	307 FPS	286 FPS
high	285 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	229 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	617 FPS	618 FPS
medium	617 FPS	618 FPS
high	617 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	618 FPS
medium	617 FPS	618 FPS
high	578 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	496 FPS	543 FPS
4K
low	587 FPS	618 FPS
medium	489 FPS	531 FPS
high	442 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	402 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
1080p
low	617 FPS	618 FPS
medium	617 FPS	618 FPS
high	617 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	617 FPS	618 FPS
medium	617 FPS	618 FPS
high	617 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	617 FPS	579 FPS
4K
low	617 FPS	606 FPS
medium	557 FPS	538 FPS
high	502 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	434 FPS	423 FPS

Open Core 7 240H Open Core Ultra 7 155H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 240H and Core Ultra 7 155H

Core 7 240H

The Core 7 240H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 24,698 points. Launch price was $502.

Core Ultra 7 155H

The Core Ultra 7 155H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,705 points. Launch price was $503.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 240H packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 155H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 240H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H — a 8% clock advantage for the Core 7 240H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 240H scores 24,698 against the Core Ultra 7 155H's 24,705 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	16 / 22+60%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+8%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	24,698	24,705
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	17,650
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,384
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,433

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 155H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA2049
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 7 240H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Core 7 240H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 155H targets Thin-and-light Performance / AI. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 155H rivals Ryzen 7 8840HS.

Feature	Core 7 240H	Core Ultra 7 155H
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Thin-and-light Performance / AI