Core Ultra 7 155H vs Xeon Gold 6143

Intel

Core Ultra 7 155H

16 Cores22 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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Intel

Xeon Gold 6143

16 Cores32 Thrd205 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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: +20.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
  • 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 6143 needs a discrete GPU.
  • Includes a boxed cooler (Laptop Integrated), unlike Xeon Gold 6143.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (24,705 vs 24,786).
  • Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Gold 6143, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon Gold 6143

2017

Why buy it

  • +0.3% higher PassMark.
  • Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Launch MSRP is still $342 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
  • Older platform position on LGA3647 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 Gold 6143 better than Core Ultra 7 155H?
Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Gold 6143 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 6143 is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Xeon Gold 6143 is the smarter buy today. Xeon Gold 6143 is at an unclear MSRP at $342 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core Ultra 7 155H is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 20.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (72.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2017) and a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
1080p
low308 FPS183 FPS
medium278 FPS147 FPS
high232 FPS119 FPS
ultra198 FPS93 FPS
1440p
low251 FPS146 FPS
medium201 FPS114 FPS
high163 FPS92 FPS
ultra143 FPS72 FPS
4K
low173 FPS68 FPS
medium139 FPS57 FPS
high107 FPS45 FPS
ultra93 FPS36 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
1080p
low618 FPS397 FPS
medium532 FPS343 FPS
high434 FPS286 FPS
ultra389 FPS240 FPS
1440p
low550 FPS344 FPS
medium457 FPS305 FPS
high385 FPS254 FPS
ultra328 FPS212 FPS
4K
low340 FPS222 FPS
medium286 FPS198 FPS
high261 FPS176 FPS
ultra229 FPS144 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
1080p
low618 FPS620 FPS
medium618 FPS620 FPS
high618 FPS620 FPS
ultra618 FPS620 FPS
1440p
low618 FPS620 FPS
medium618 FPS620 FPS
high618 FPS620 FPS
ultra543 FPS589 FPS
4K
low618 FPS514 FPS
medium531 FPS420 FPS
high475 FPS370 FPS
ultra402 FPS302 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
1080p
low618 FPS620 FPS
medium618 FPS620 FPS
high618 FPS620 FPS
ultra618 FPS620 FPS
1440p
low618 FPS620 FPS
medium618 FPS620 FPS
high618 FPS614 FPS
ultra579 FPS519 FPS
4K
low606 FPS587 FPS
medium538 FPS516 FPS
high486 FPS453 FPS
ultra423 FPS380 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155H and Xeon Gold 6143

Intel

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.

Intel

Xeon Gold 6143

The Xeon Gold 6143 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,786 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155H packs 16 cores / 22 threads, matching the Xeon Gold 6143's 16 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155H versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6143 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155H (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 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 Xeon Gold 6143's 24,786 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6143. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155H vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6143.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
Cores / Threads
16 / 22
16 / 32
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz+20%
4 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+36%
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
24 MB (total)+9%
22 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark
24,705
24,786
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 6143 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
Socket
FCBGA2049
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
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 6143). The Core Ultra 7 155H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon Gold 6143 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.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 155HXeon Gold 6143
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