Core Ultra 7 155H vs Xeon Gold 5415+

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: +12.0% 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 Xeon Gold 5415+ needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon Gold 5415+.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,842).

Xeon Gold 5415+

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

Xeon Gold 5415+

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.0% 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 Xeon Gold 5415+ needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon Gold 5415+.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,842).

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 Xeon Gold 5415+ better than Core Ultra 7 155H?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 5415+ 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 Gold 5415+ is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 5415+ still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 5415+ 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?

Xeon Gold 5415+ 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

Xeon Gold 5415+ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	308 FPS	183 FPS
medium	278 FPS	150 FPS
high	232 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	147 FPS
medium	201 FPS	115 FPS
high	163 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	68 FPS
medium	139 FPS	57 FPS
high	107 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon Gold 5415+

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	618 FPS	511 FPS
medium	532 FPS	440 FPS
high	434 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	389 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	550 FPS	450 FPS
medium	457 FPS	399 FPS
high	385 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	295 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	292 FPS
medium	286 FPS	261 FPS
high	261 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	214 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon Gold 5415+

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	618 FPS	621 FPS
medium	618 FPS	621 FPS
high	618 FPS	621 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	621 FPS
medium	618 FPS	621 FPS
high	618 FPS	621 FPS
ultra	543 FPS	621 FPS
4K
low	618 FPS	541 FPS
medium	531 FPS	444 FPS
high	475 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	402 FPS	314 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon Gold 5415+

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon Gold 5415+
1080p
low	618 FPS	621 FPS
medium	618 FPS	621 FPS
high	618 FPS	621 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	621 FPS
medium	618 FPS	621 FPS
high	618 FPS	571 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	487 FPS
4K
low	606 FPS	540 FPS
medium	538 FPS	473 FPS
high	486 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	357 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155H Open Xeon Gold 5415+

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and Xeon Gold 5415+

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 Gold 5415+

The Xeon Gold 5415+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,842 points. Launch price was $1,076.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5415+ 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 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5415+ — a 15.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155H scores 24,705 against the Xeon Gold 5415+'s 24,842 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 5415+. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5415+.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon Gold 5415+
Cores / Threads	16 / 22+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+17%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+31%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)+7%	22.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	24,705	24,842
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 Gold 5415+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155H	Xeon Gold 5415+
Socket	FCBGA2049	LGA4677
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 (Xeon Gold 5415+). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon Gold 5415+ 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	Xeon Gold 5415+
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	—