Core Ultra 7 155H vs M3 Pro 11-Core

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 Ultra 7 155H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while M3 Pro 11-Core needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike M3 Pro 11-Core.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,861).

M3 Pro 11-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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

M3 Pro 11-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +22.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while M3 Pro 11-Core needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike M3 Pro 11-Core.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,861).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌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.

Quick Answers

So, is M3 Pro 11-Core better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 155H is ahead with a 22.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 11-Core pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, M3 Pro 11-Core is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 11 cores and 11 threads.

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

M3 Pro 11-Core still looks like the safer overall buy. M3 Pro 11-Core is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark.

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

M3 Pro 11-Core is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

M3 Pro 11-Core Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
1080p
low	308 FPS	182 FPS
medium	278 FPS	146 FPS
high	232 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	146 FPS
medium	201 FPS	115 FPS
high	163 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	67 FPS
medium	139 FPS	56 FPS
high	107 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open M3 Pro 11-Core

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
1080p
low	618 FPS	399 FPS
medium	532 FPS	339 FPS
high	434 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	256 FPS
1440p
low	550 FPS	352 FPS
medium	457 FPS	309 FPS
high	385 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	230 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	255 FPS
medium	286 FPS	229 FPS
high	261 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	184 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open M3 Pro 11-Core

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
1080p
low	618 FPS	622 FPS
medium	618 FPS	622 FPS
high	618 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	593 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	622 FPS
medium	618 FPS	515 FPS
high	618 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	543 FPS	400 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	452 FPS
medium	531 FPS	356 FPS
high	475 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	248 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open M3 Pro 11-Core

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
1080p
low	618 FPS	622 FPS
medium	618 FPS	622 FPS
high	618 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	622 FPS
medium	618 FPS	622 FPS
high	618 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	494 FPS
medium	538 FPS	443 FPS
high	486 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	342 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open M3 Pro 11-Core

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and M3 Pro 11-Core

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.

M3 Pro 11-Core

The M3 Pro 11-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2023 (2 years ago). It features 11 cores and 11 threads. Base frequency is 2.748 GHz, with boost up to 4.06 GHz. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,861 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the M3 Pro 11-Core offers 11 cores / 11 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 4.06 GHz on the M3 Pro 11-Core — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.748 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H is built on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the M3 Pro 11-Core's 24,861 — a 0.6% lead for the M3 Pro 11-Core.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+45%	11 / 11
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+18%	4.06 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+38%	2.748 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm	3 nm-57%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	—
PassMark	24,705	24,861
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,650	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,384	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,433	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the M3 Pro 11-Core uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
Socket	FCBGA2049	none
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) / not specified (M3 Pro 11-Core). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the M3 Pro 11-Core 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 Ultra 7 155H	M3 Pro 11-Core
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	—