Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

Intel Core Ultra 7 155U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.9 GHz vs 4.8 GHz
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 17679 vs 16763

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz vs 4.8 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	17679 vs 16763

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U

Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3463 vs 3447

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
CPU 2: Intel Core Ultra 7 155U

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3447

3463

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

17679

16763

Name	Intel Core Ultra 7 165U	Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
PassMark - Single thread mark	3447	3463
PassMark - CPU mark	17679	16763

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core Ultra 7 165U	Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023	14 Dec 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$448	$490
Place in performance rating	411	421
Performance
Base frequency	1700 MHz	1700 MHz
L1 cache	112 KB (per core)	112 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB (shared)	12 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	110°C	110°C
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of cores	12	12
Number of threads	14	14
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5, Depends on motherboard	DDR5, Depends on motherboard
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 2049	Intel BGA 2049
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	15 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 12 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 4, 12 Lanes, (CPU only)