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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

✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,650 vs 18,500).

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,650 vs 18,500).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core Ultra 7 155H.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

Yes. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 27.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 4.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 38.8% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 27.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 96 MB vs 24 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better fit. You are getting 4.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is at an unclear MSRP at $449 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 27.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 24 MB and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 16/22. 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 Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	308 FPS	266 FPS
medium	278 FPS	247 FPS
high	232 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	258 FPS
medium	201 FPS	215 FPS
high	163 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	179 FPS
medium	139 FPS	149 FPS
high	107 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	100 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	618 FPS	857 FPS
medium	532 FPS	735 FPS
high	434 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	550 FPS	715 FPS
medium	457 FPS	607 FPS
high	385 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	393 FPS
medium	286 FPS	337 FPS
high	261 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	271 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	618 FPS	857 FPS
medium	618 FPS	857 FPS
high	618 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	857 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	857 FPS
medium	618 FPS	851 FPS
high	618 FPS	786 FPS
ultra	543 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	558 FPS
medium	531 FPS	479 FPS
high	475 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	362 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	618 FPS	857 FPS
medium	618 FPS	857 FPS
high	618 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	782 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	857 FPS
medium	618 FPS	760 FPS
high	618 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	618 FPS
medium	538 FPS	556 FPS
high	486 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	428 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 32.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,650 vs 18,500 (4.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,384 vs 2,700, a 12.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,433 vs 15,000 (18.7% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	24,705	34,293+39%
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,650	18,500+5%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,384	2,700+13%
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,433	15,000+21%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 28 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 7 155H) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	FCBGA2049	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	128 GB+33%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) (Core Ultra 7 155H) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 155H targets Thin-and-light Performance / AI, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 155H rivals Ryzen 7 8840HS; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Thin-and-light Performance / AI	Gaming