Core Ultra 7 155U vs Xeon D-2733NT

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 38 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2579 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,185 vs 16,206).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2733NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155U across 38 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2579 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 7 155U

2023

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.7% higher average FPS across 38 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2579 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,185 vs 16,206).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2733NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 155U across 38 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2579 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-2733NT better than Core Ultra 7 155U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-2733NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core Ultra 7 155U 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 D-2733NT is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Xeon D-2733NT still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon D-2733NT is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark.

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) and a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of FCBGA2579. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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

Xeon D-2733NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	276 FPS	173 FPS
medium	248 FPS	141 FPS
high	209 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	143 FPS
medium	185 FPS	114 FPS
high	152 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	67 FPS
medium	130 FPS	57 FPS
high	100 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon D-2733NT

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	214 FPS	154 FPS
medium	176 FPS	135 FPS
high	159 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	135 FPS
medium	155 FPS	122 FPS
high	143 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	98 FPS
medium	124 FPS	91 FPS
high	118 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	63 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon D-2733NT

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	405 FPS	405 FPS
medium	405 FPS	405 FPS
high	405 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	405 FPS
medium	405 FPS	405 FPS
high	405 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	405 FPS
medium	405 FPS	321 FPS
high	405 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	220 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon D-2733NT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	405 FPS	405 FPS
medium	405 FPS	405 FPS
high	405 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	405 FPS
medium	405 FPS	405 FPS
high	405 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	405 FPS
medium	405 FPS	405 FPS
high	405 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	312 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon D-2733NT

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155U and Xeon D-2733NT

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.

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon D-2733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 155U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 155U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT — a 40% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 155U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155U scores 16,185 against the Xeon D-2733NT's 16,206 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-2733NT. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 155U vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon D-2733NT
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+50%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,185	16,206

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.