Ultra 7 155H vs i5-14600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.67
+55.9%
Core Ultra 7 155H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
15.82

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core Ultra 7 155H by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking205433
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation70.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-H
Power efficiency18.6853.47
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$503

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2022
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H 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
Socket1700Intel BGA 2049
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel Arc 8-Cores iGPU ( - 2250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-14600KF 24.67
+55.9%
Ultra 7 155H 15.82

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.

i5-14600KF 39188
+55.9%
Ultra 7 155H 25131

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.67 15.82
Recency 17 October 2023 14 December 2023
Physical cores 14 16
Threads 20 22
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 28 Watt

i5-14600KF has a 55.9% higher aggregate performance score.

Ultra 7 155H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, 14.3% more physical cores and 10% more threads, a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 155H in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-14600KF is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 155H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-14600KF and Core Ultra 7 155H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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