Core Ultra 7 155U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

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: +12.2% higher average FPS across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,185 vs 16,280).

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155U across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $165 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 7 155U

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.2% higher average FPS across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,185 vs 16,280).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155U across 21 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $165 MSRP, while Core Ultra 7 155U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G better than Core Ultra 7 155U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 155U is ahead with a 12.2% average FPS lead across 21 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Core Ultra 7 155U also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is at an unclear MSRP at $165 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core Ultra 7 155U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 12.2% average FPS lead across 21 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (98.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 155U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB). 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 155U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
1080p
low	276 FPS	179 FPS
medium	248 FPS	143 FPS
high	209 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	152 FPS
medium	185 FPS	121 FPS
high	152 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	70 FPS
medium	130 FPS	59 FPS
high	100 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
1080p
low	214 FPS	304 FPS
medium	176 FPS	261 FPS
high	159 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	266 FPS
medium	155 FPS	232 FPS
high	143 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	229 FPS
medium	124 FPS	205 FPS
high	118 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	155 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
1080p
low	405 FPS	407 FPS
medium	405 FPS	407 FPS
high	405 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	407 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	407 FPS
medium	405 FPS	407 FPS
high	405 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	368 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	399 FPS
medium	405 FPS	337 FPS
high	405 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	230 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
1080p
low	405 FPS	407 FPS
medium	405 FPS	407 FPS
high	405 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	407 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	407 FPS
medium	405 FPS	407 FPS
high	405 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	407 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	407 FPS
medium	405 FPS	407 FPS
high	405 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	311 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 PRO 4655G

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 PRO 4655G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,280 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 PRO 4655G 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 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155U scores 16,185 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G's 16,280 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155U	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+14%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.7 GHz+118%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	16,185	16,280

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.