i7-2600 vs Ultra 7 155H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 155H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
15.82
+369%
Core i7-2600
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.37

Core Ultra 7 155H outperforms Core i7-2600 by a whopping 369% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4331575
Place by popularitynot in top-10062
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.58
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency53.473.36
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)9 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$503$247

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 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)
Threads228
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data216 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C73 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 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
SocketFCBGA2049LGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size96 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHz1.35 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported42

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600 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 Core i7-2600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600.

PCIe version5.02.0
PCI Express lanes816
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 15.82
+369%
i7-2600 3.37

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 25131
+370%
i7-2600 5346

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.82 3.37
Recency 14 December 2023 9 January 2011
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 22 8
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 95 Watt

Ultra 7 155H has a 369.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 175% more threads, and 239.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 155H is a notebook processor while Core i7-2600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i7-2600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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