Intel Core 7 253PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PQE dominates the comparison, and the recorded data makes that clear from the outset. The Core 7 253PQE has a full benchmark suite with 17 recorded scores, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This absence of data for the Ultra 7 155UL means every measurable performance comparison defaults to the Core 7 253PQE.

Looking at the Core 7 253PQE's absolute scores, the multi-threaded results are particularly strong. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records 31,390 points, while the single-core result reaches 4,431. The Cinebench R20 run shows 13,183 multi-core and 1,861 single-core. Cinebench R15 delivers 3,163 multi-core and 446 single-core. These results place the processor at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, which indicates top-tier positioning.

The PassMark suite reinforces this standing. Multi-thread performance scores 41,656, while single-thread performance records 4,389. Integer math reaches 137,795, and floating-point math hits 105,279. Extended instructions score 32,390, data encryption manages 25,515, and data compression reaches 487,335. Random string sorting records 54,222, while find prime numbers trails at 206. Physics processing scores 2,970. These figures show a processor that handles sustained computational workloads without evident bottlenecks.

The nearest rival data for the Core 7 253PQE provides useful context. The Intel Core i9-14900HX records an average benchmark score of 56,004, which is a 0.2% difference from the Core 7 253PQE's average of 55,919. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 56,273, a 0.6% gap. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 records 56,306, a 0.7% difference. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX reaches 56,555, sitting 1.1% higher. These deltas are narrow, meaning the Core 7 253PQE sits in a tightly contested performance band among high-end processors.

The average benchmark score for the Core 7 253PQE is 55,919, which is the aggregate figure used for the percentile ranking. The Ultra 7 155UL, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero because no benchmarks are recorded. Its percentile ranking stands at 50, which reflects the midpoint position the database assigns when no measured data exists.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance evidence. The Ultra 7 155UL has no recorded benchmarks, so no performance verification exists in the database. Any selection between these two must rely on the Core 7 253PQE's documented scores.

The Core 7 253PQE's 91st percentile ranking places it among the top tier of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals, including the Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, all sit within 1.1% of its average score, confirming that it competes at the high end. The Ultra 7 155UL's 50th percentile is not a measured result; it is the default position for an unmeasured processor, so it carries no comparative weight.

For users who require verified performance data, the Core 7 253PQE is the defensible choice. The Ultra 7 155UL offers no benchmark evidence to evaluate. The decision rests on data availability as much as on the scores themselves.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PQE wins every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded results. Its Cinebench scores span three versions of the test, all showing strong multi-core and single-core output. The PassMark suite adds coverage across integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and physics workloads.

The Ultra 7 155UL wins no benchmark categories because no data exists. It cannot claim victory in any workload without recorded scores. The database shows zero wins for the Ultra 7 155UL and zero wins for the Core 7 253PQE in the head-to-head section, but that is because no head-to-head benchmark entries were recorded. The individual benchmark suite for the Core 7 253PQE stands as the only evidence available.

Use-case splits must therefore favor the Core 7 253PQE. For multi-threaded rendering, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,390 supports demanding workloads. For single-thread responsiveness, the 4,431 single-core result indicates strong per-thread performance. For data-heavy tasks, the PassMark compression and encryption scores of 487,335 and 25,515 respectively suggest robust throughput. The Ultra 7 155UL has no comparable figures to weigh.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 253PQE?

A: The average benchmark score is 55,919.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark results for the Ultra 7 155UL, and its average benchmark score is zero.

Q: How does the Core 7 253PQE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i9-14900HX is 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is 0.6% higher, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is 0.7% higher, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 1.1% higher in average score.

Q: What percentile ranking does the Core 7 253PQE hold?

A: It holds the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for the Ultra 7 155UL?

A: It holds the 50th percentile, but no benchmark data supports this position.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 7 253PQE has a 5.70 GHz boost clock, while the Ultra 7 155UL has a 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process node, while the Ultra 7 155UL uses the Meteor Lake-PS codename with Meteor Lake architecture on a 7 nm process node. The Core 7 253PQE generation is listed as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake), and the Ultra 7 155UL generation is Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake-PS).

Core counts differ. The Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. The thread count disparity means the Core 7 253PQE supports more concurrent threads despite fewer physical cores, which indicates a different threading design. Hyper-threading appears enabled on the Core 7 253PQE, while the Ultra 7 155UL's 12 cores producing only 14 threads suggests a hybrid core layout that does not fully double thread counts.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 7 253PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7 155UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 253PQE carries nearly three times the L3 cache, which directly benefits repeated data access patterns in multi-threaded workloads.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 155UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. The Ultra 7 155UL's Arc graphics represent a newer GPU architecture, but no benchmark data exists to quantify the difference.

Memory support shows both processors use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 7 253PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC memory support. The Ultra 7 155UL supports DDR5 with the caveat that support depends on the motherboard, and it does not support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 7 253PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 155UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Core 7 253PQE a substantial advantage for high-bandwidth expansion devices.

Specification Differences

The launch MSRP for the Core 7 253PQE is $409, and the launch MSRP for the Ultra 7 155UL is $426. The Core 7 253PQE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Ultra 7 155UL was released on 2024-04-07.

Base clocks differ significantly. The Core 7 253PQE runs at 3.50 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. The Ultra 7 155UL runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The Core 7 253PQE operates at more than double the base clock of the Ultra 7 155UL.

Thermal design power shows the largest gap. The Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125, while the Ultra 7 155UL has a TDP of 15. This indicates the Ultra 7 155UL targets low-power operation, while the Core 7 253PQE is designed for high sustained performance at greater power draw.

Sockets differ. The Core 7 253PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 7 155UL uses Intel Socket 1851. These are not interchangeable, so motherboard compatibility is mutually exclusive.

Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. Both are in active production. The Core 7 253PQE part number is SA4QA, and the Ultra 7 155UL part number is SRN97. Both are classified as desktop market segment processors.

The process node difference favors the Ultra 7 155UL at 7 nm versus 10 nm for the Core 7 253PQE, though the Core 7 253PQE compensates with higher clocks and more cache. Neither processor has recorded transistor counts or die sizes in the database.