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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

✅Better for gaming: +14.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Xeon E5-2699 v4 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon E5-2699 v4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,711).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 55 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699 v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2699 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+129.2% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $4,115 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155H moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.
❌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

Xeon E5-2699 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores), while Xeon E5-2699 v4 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon E5-2699 v4.

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+129.2% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅42.9% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,711).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 55 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699 v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $4,115 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155H moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.
❌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 Xeon E5-2699 v4 better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2699 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 7 155H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2699 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 22 cores and 44 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 129.2% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2699 v4 is the smarter buy today. Xeon E5-2699 v4 is at an unclear MSRP at $4,115 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core Ultra 7 155H is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (6.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Core Ultra 7 155H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2016) and a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. 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

Xeon E5-2699 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	308 FPS	187 FPS
medium	278 FPS	164 FPS
high	232 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	154 FPS
medium	201 FPS	130 FPS
high	163 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	70 FPS
medium	139 FPS	62 FPS
high	107 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	39 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	618 FPS	211 FPS
medium	532 FPS	192 FPS
high	434 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	550 FPS	182 FPS
medium	457 FPS	165 FPS
high	385 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	115 FPS
medium	286 FPS	105 FPS
high	261 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	74 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	618 FPS	618 FPS
medium	618 FPS	618 FPS
high	618 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	618 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	618 FPS
medium	618 FPS	618 FPS
high	618 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	543 FPS	532 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	469 FPS
medium	531 FPS	382 FPS
high	475 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	289 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
1080p
low	618 FPS	618 FPS
medium	618 FPS	618 FPS
high	618 FPS	618 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	614 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	618 FPS
medium	618 FPS	618 FPS
high	618 FPS	572 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	484 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	551 FPS
medium	538 FPS	493 FPS
high	486 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	373 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon E5-2699 v4

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and Xeon E5-2699 v4

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.

Xeon E5-2699 v4

The Xeon E5-2699 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Cores / Threads	16 / 22	22 / 44+38%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+33%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+73%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	55 MB+129%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	5.5 MB+175%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	24,705	24,711
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 Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600 on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 2400 on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2699 v4 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 96 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2699 v4). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2699 v4) — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Meteor Lake SoC (Core Ultra 7 155H) and C612 (Xeon E5-2699 v4).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Socket	FCBGA2049	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5x-7467, DDR5-5600	2400+47900%
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+6553500%	1536
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 7 155H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 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; Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Thin-and-light Performance / AI	—