Core Ultra 7 155H vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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: +17.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,705).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core Ultra 7 155H

2023

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (24,613 vs 24,705).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 24 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $400 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core Ultra 7 155H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 155H better than Ryzen AI Max PRO 380?

Yes. Core Ultra 7 155H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 7 155H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 22 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (24 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Core Ultra 7 155H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. Core Ultra 7 155H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 17.2% in the shared gaming data.

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

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 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 Ultra 7 155H Benchmark Check

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	308 FPS	272 FPS
medium	278 FPS	239 FPS
high	232 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	233 FPS
medium	201 FPS	184 FPS
high	163 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	161 FPS
medium	139 FPS	129 FPS
high	107 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	618 FPS	402 FPS
medium	532 FPS	327 FPS
high	434 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	550 FPS	341 FPS
medium	457 FPS	287 FPS
high	385 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	257 FPS
medium	286 FPS	221 FPS
high	261 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	170 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	618 FPS	615 FPS
medium	618 FPS	615 FPS
high	618 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	554 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	615 FPS
medium	618 FPS	588 FPS
high	618 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	543 FPS	429 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	509 FPS
medium	531 FPS	416 FPS
high	475 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	289 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
1080p
low	618 FPS	615 FPS
medium	618 FPS	615 FPS
high	618 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	615 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	615 FPS
medium	618 FPS	615 FPS
high	618 FPS	615 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	602 FPS
medium	538 FPS	536 FPS
high	486 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	421 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155H has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+50%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,705	24,613
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 Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Socket	FCBGA2049	FP11
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 (Ryzen AI Max PRO 380). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 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	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
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	—