Core Ultra 7 155U vs Ryzen 5 7430U

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 155U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 5 7430U

2023

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155U across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,080 vs 16,185).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 7 155U

2023

Ryzen 5 7430U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155U across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,080 vs 16,185).
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 155U better than Ryzen 5 7430U?

Yes. Core Ultra 7 155U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.7% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better 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, Core Ultra 7 155U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 16.7% more average FPS across 46 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 155U is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 14 threads.

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

Core Ultra 7 155U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core Ultra 7 155U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.7% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core Ultra 7 155U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of FP6 and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 14 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 155U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7430U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 7430U
1080p
low	276 FPS	179 FPS
medium	248 FPS	142 FPS
high	209 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	147 FPS
medium	185 FPS	115 FPS
high	152 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	78 FPS
medium	130 FPS	66 FPS
high	100 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 7430U
1080p
low	214 FPS	338 FPS
medium	176 FPS	284 FPS
high	159 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	300 FPS
medium	155 FPS	258 FPS
high	143 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	237 FPS
medium	124 FPS	208 FPS
high	118 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 7430U
1080p
low	405 FPS	402 FPS
medium	405 FPS	402 FPS
high	405 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	402 FPS
medium	405 FPS	402 FPS
high	405 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	402 FPS
medium	405 FPS	324 FPS
high	405 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	216 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 7430U
1080p
low	405 FPS	402 FPS
medium	405 FPS	402 FPS
high	405 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	402 FPS
medium	405 FPS	402 FPS
high	405 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	402 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	402 FPS
medium	405 FPS	402 FPS
high	405 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	370 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155U and Ryzen 5 7430U

Core Ultra 7 155U

The Core Ultra 7 155U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,185 points. Launch price was $490.

Ryzen 5 7430U

The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155U versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U — a 11% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155U scores 16,185 against the Ryzen 5 7430U's 16,080 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 7430U
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.3 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	3 MB+50%
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,185	16,080

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.