Core Ultra 7 155U vs Xeon E-2336

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

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Xeon E-2336

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,136 vs 16,185).
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 7 155U

2023

Xeon E-2336

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2049 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,136 vs 16,185).
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 155U moves to FCBGA2049 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 155U better than Xeon E-2336?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2336 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 gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

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 0.3% 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 0.5% average FPS lead across 2 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 newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FCBGA2049 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 14 threads instead of 6/12. 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

Xeon E-2336 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E-2336
1080p
low	276 FPS	292 FPS
medium	248 FPS	259 FPS
high	209 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	240 FPS
medium	185 FPS	191 FPS
high	152 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	166 FPS
medium	130 FPS	135 FPS
high	100 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon E-2336

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E-2336
1080p
low	214 FPS	403 FPS
medium	176 FPS	370 FPS
high	159 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	397 FPS
medium	155 FPS	325 FPS
high	143 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	257 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	332 FPS
medium	124 FPS	275 FPS
high	118 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	211 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon E-2336

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E-2336
1080p
low	405 FPS	403 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	405 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	403 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	403 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	405 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	403 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	403 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	405 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	296 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon E-2336

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E-2336
1080p
low	405 FPS	403 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	405 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	403 FPS
1440p
low	405 FPS	403 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	405 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	403 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	403 FPS
medium	405 FPS	403 FPS
high	405 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	403 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 155U Open Xeon E-2336

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 155U and Xeon E-2336

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 E-2336

The Xeon E-2336 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,136 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 155U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon E-2336 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 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2336 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2336 uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 155U scores 16,185 against the Xeon E-2336's 16,136 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 155U. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 155U	Xeon E-2336
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.9 GHz+71%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	16,185	16,136

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 155U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2336 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.