A12-9800E vs Ultra 7 155H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 155H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.40
+622%

Core Ultra 7 155H outperforms A12-9800E by a whopping 622% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4161814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.19
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency53.305.90
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$503$105

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2048 KB
L3 cache24 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049AM4
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Quick Sync Video+-
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2DirectX® 12
OpenGL4.6no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes88
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 155H 16.40
+622%
A12-9800E 2.27

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 155H 25038
+621%
A12-9800E 3471

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.40 2.27
Recency 14 December 2023 27 July 2017
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 22 4
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 7 155H has a 622.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 300% more physical cores and 450% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155H is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9800E in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 155H is a notebook processor while A12-9800E is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 155H and A12-9800E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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