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85%
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93%
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U

21,174 Benchmark Score
Top 15% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A370M

29,175 Benchmark Score
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60-85
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85-100
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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U and Intel Arc A370M form a mobile pairing that targets the upper tier of the laptop market. Benchmark data shows the combination holds a 75th percentile ranking among all systems, with the CPU and GPU individually performing in similar percentiles. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is a 12-core, 14-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process node. The Intel Arc A370M is a discrete mobile GPU using the Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, featuring 8 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. This pairing is designed to deliver solid productivity and moderate gaming performance in a mobile form factor.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 family, built on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has 12 cores and 14 threads, a configuration that mixes performance and efficiency cores to balance power consumption and throughput. The base clock is 1700 MHz, with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, allowing the processor to scale from low-power idle states to demanding single-threaded workloads. The TDP is rated at 15 watts, confirming this is a low-power mobile chip intended for thin-and-light laptops where thermal headroom is limited.

The cache hierarchy is substantial for a mobile processor. Each core has 112 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This arrangement helps feed the 14 threads with data, particularly in workloads that benefit from shared memory access. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5, with bandwidth rated at 89.6 GB/s, which is sufficient for the processor's core count and clock speeds.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths and weaknesses across different task types. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 9674.5 points, while the single-core score is 1666 points. The multi-core figure indicates solid parallel performance for a 15-watt chip, though the single-core score is more modest. PassMark tests break this down further. Integer math scores 57564, floating-point math scores 40256, and extended instructions score 9903. Data compression reaches 177122, while data encryption hits 11333. The processor finds prime numbers at a rate of 65, and random string sorting achieves 19767. The multithread score is 16382, with a physics score of 1084 and a single-thread score of 3372.

The CPU holds a 75th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21174. This places it in the upper quarter of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals show how tightly contested this segment is. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 21088, 0.4% lower. These deltas are within noise, meaning the Ultra 7 155U is effectively tied with these competitors in overall CPU performance.

For real workloads, the data suggests this chip handles everyday productivity tasks with ease. The high data compression and integer math scores indicate strong performance in file archiving, spreadsheet calculations, and general office applications. The floating-point and extended instruction scores are adequate for light content creation, such as photo editing or basic video transcoding. However, the modest single-thread score means the processor is not ideal for heavily single-threaded applications that require maximum per-core performance. The 15-watt TDP limits sustained multi-core boosts, so long rendering jobs will see performance taper off compared to higher-power chips.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U has 12 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U?

A: The TDP is rated at 15 watts, which classifies it as a low-power mobile processor suitable for thin-and-light laptops.

Q: What is the memory configuration of this CPU?

A: The processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory, with bandwidth rated at 89.6 GB/s. The exact memory type depends on the motherboard.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM and bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A370M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A370M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 8 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The CPU is in the 75th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21174.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, which is 0.2% lower than the Ultra 7 155U's average score of 21174.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U and the Intel Arc A370M is characterized by their respective percentile standings. The CPU holds a 75th percentile rank, while the GPU also holds a 74th percentile rank among all GPUs. This near-equal positioning suggests neither component dramatically outclasses the other, creating a relatively balanced platform for most workloads.

In CPU-intensive tasks, the processor's 12 cores and 14 threads drive performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9674.5 indicates that multi-threaded applications like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation will scale reasonably well. However, the 15-watt TDP means the CPU cannot sustain maximum boost clocks under heavy all-core loads for extended periods. In such scenarios, the CPU becomes the limiting factor, as the GPU has a higher TDP of 35 watts and can maintain its 2050 MHz boost clock more readily.

For gaming and graphics workloads, the GPU's specifications take precedence. The Arc A370M has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. Its pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 4.198 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS. These figures place the GPU in the mid-range mobile segment. In GPU-bound scenarios, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are critical. The 4 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p gaming but may limit texture quality in newer titles.

The 64-bit memory bus and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are relatively narrow, which can constrain performance in memory-heavy workloads. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is similarly modest. This means that tasks requiring large data transfers between CPU and GPU, such as complex physics simulations or high-resolution texture streaming, may see performance limited by memory bandwidth rather than raw compute power. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for the GPU provides adequate bandwidth for data transfer, but the overall memory subsystem remains the primary potential bottleneck in this pairing.

Who Should Build It

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U and Intel Arc A370M combination targets several user groups based on measured benchmark performance. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking and the GPU's 74th percentile ranking indicate a system that sits above average in both processing and graphics capabilities.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find this pairing suitable for medium to high settings in most titles. The GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 4 GB VRAM handle current games at this resolution, though the narrow 64-bit memory bus may require lowering texture quality in some titles. Esports titles and older games will run smoothly, but the latest AAA releases may need reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU will struggle, and users should expect to drop to low or medium settings.

Content creators working with photos and light video will benefit from this configuration. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9674.5 and PassMark multithread score of 16382 handle tasks like image batch processing, video transcoding, and basic motion graphics. The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 enables hardware acceleration in compatible applications. However, the 15-watt CPU TDP means long rendering jobs will take longer than with higher-power desktop chips.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's 12 cores and 14 threads for compiling code. The PassMark extended instructions score of 9903 indicates solid SIMD performance for math-intensive code. Data encryption at 11333 and data compression at 177122 show the processor handles file operations and security tasks efficiently. The processor's low power draw makes it suitable for on-the-go development work where battery life matters.

Students and small business users represent the primary audience for this laptop-class pairing. The combination of a 75th percentile CPU and 74th percentile GPU handles spreadsheets, document editing, web browsing, video conferencing, and light multitasking with no difficulty. The processor's 15-watt TDP enables long battery life in a thin chassis, while the discrete GPU provides enough graphics power for presentations, basic CAD work, or occasional gaming after hours.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U uses the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform. This means the CPU is not upgradeable in the traditional sense; it is permanently attached to the motherboard. Users cannot swap out the processor for a higher-performing model without replacing the entire laptop or motherboard. The production status is listed as active, so replacement parts are available for repairs, but performance upgrades are not possible.

Memory support is dual-channel DDR5, with the specific type depending on the motherboard. The system memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s, which is the practical ceiling for data transfer between the CPU and RAM. The memory bus is dual-channel, and users should populate both channels to achieve maximum bandwidth. Upgrading memory capacity is possible if the laptop has accessible SODIMM slots, but many thin-and-light designs use soldered memory, which limits upgrades.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is compatible with the available lanes. This configuration leaves room for additional devices like NVMe storage or expansion cards, though the laptop form factor limits physical expansion options. The PCIe Gen 4 standard provides sufficient bandwidth for modern SSDs and the Arc A370M's data requirements.

The GPU has a TDP of 35 watts, while the CPU has a TDP of 15 watts. This combined 50-watt thermal envelope is modest by gaming laptop standards, allowing for a slim chassis design with adequate cooling. The suggested PSU is not specified, but the low total power draw means a standard laptop power adapter is sufficient. There is no headroom for adding a more powerful GPU, as the platform is integrated and the power delivery is designed around the current components.

The sensible next upgrade for this platform is not a component swap but rather a full system replacement with a newer architecture. The Core Ultra 7 155U belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 generation, and future upgrades would involve moving to a newer Intel platform or switching to a competing architecture. Users who need more graphics performance should look for laptops with higher-tier GPUs, as the Arc A370M is end-of-life and the 4 GB VRAM will increasingly limit modern games.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A370M is a discrete mobile GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, built on a 6 nm TSMC process. The chip is designated DG2-128 and contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1550 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date in March 2022.

Memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, providing 112.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a limitation for modern games that increasingly require more VRAM and higher bandwidth. The 64-bit bus width is narrow, which restricts memory throughput and can cause performance drops in texture-heavy scenes. The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. It features 8 ray tracing cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the tensor cores are not specified.

Compute performance is rated at 4.198 TFLOPS for FP32 and 8.397 TFLOPS for FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. These figures place the Arc A370M in the entry-level discrete GPU segment. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern graphics APIs. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's compute capabilities.

Benchmark results show the GPU scoring 29676 in Geekbench OpenCL and 28673 in Geekbench Vulkan. The average benchmark score is 29175, placing it in the 74th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals demonstrate the competitive field. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH scores 29197, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD FirePro W8000 scores 29211, also 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, 1% lower. These tight deltas show the Arc A370M performs in line with these established GPUs.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 8 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the limited 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance means complex ray-traced scenes will be slow. The 4 GB VRAM restricts the size and complexity of render scenes, making it suitable for small projects or preview renders rather than final production work. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with software that leverages modern APIs, but users should expect entry-level performance for professional rendering tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U and Intel Arc A370M combination achieves a combined percentile rank of 75 among all systems. This places the pairing in the upper quarter of tested configurations, indicating above-average overall performance. The CPU and GPU individually score close to each other in percentile terms, creating a balanced platform.

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a range of results. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 1585, and the single-core score is 238.5. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 5765, and the single-core score is 813. The R23 results show 9674.5 multi-core and 1666 single-core. PassMark tests show data compression at 177122, data encryption at 11333, extended instructions at 9903, and prime number finding at 65. Floating-point math scores 40256, integer math scores 57564, and multithread performance is 16382. Physics scores 1084, random string sorting achieves 19767, and single-thread performance is 3372. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 21174.

The GPU's benchmark results are more limited, with only two tests recorded. Geekbench OpenCL scores 29676, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 28673. The average benchmark score is 29175. This GPU is in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, just one point below the CPU's 75th percentile.

The combined picture shows a system that is well-balanced for its class. The CPU's performance in integer math and data compression suggests strong productivity capabilities, while the GPU's compute scores indicate adequate graphics performance for entry-level gaming and light creative work. The 75th combined percentile confirms that this pairing outperforms most laptops, though it does not reach the top tier of mobile workstations or gaming rigs. The data indicates a system that can handle daily tasks, moderate content creation, and casual gaming without significant compromises.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U mobile processor with the Intel Arc A370M mobile GPU in a laptop form factor. The CPU is a 12-core, 14-thread part from the Core Ultra Series 1, built on Meteor Lake architecture with a 15-watt TDP. The GPU is an end-of-life discrete part from Intel's Arc 3 Mobile generation, using the Xe-HPG architecture with a 35-watt TDP.

The combined percentile rank of 75 places this system in the upper quarter of all tested configurations. The CPU's 75th percentile and GPU's 74th percentile are closely matched, indicating a balanced platform where neither component is a clear outlier. This is a mid-to-upper tier laptop configuration, positioned above budget systems but below high-end gaming or workstation machines.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 21174 and the GPU's average score of 29175 reflect their respective positions in the market. The CPU competes with processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U and AMD EPYC 9454, all within 0.4% of each other. The GPU competes with parts like the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH and AMD FirePro W8000, also within 0.1% to 1% of each other. This build sits in a competitive middle ground, offering solid performance for a wide range of tasks without excelling in any single area.

The architecture choices are modern, with the CPU using DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4, and the GPU supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. The 7 nm CPU process and 6 nm GPU process are current-generation manufacturing nodes. The build class is laptop, meaning all components are integrated into a mobile chassis with limited upgradeability.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U and Intel Arc A370M. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and hardware specifications, not from direct gameplay measurements.

Based on the GPU's 74th percentile ranking and its compute performance, this system is expected to handle 1080p gaming at medium settings in most current titles. The 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 ray tracing cores provide enough power for smooth frame rates in esports titles and less demanding games. The 4 GB VRAM and 112.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p textures, though users may need to reduce texture quality in games with large asset packs.

For AAA games released in recent years, the system will likely deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with low to medium settings. Games that rely heavily on ray tracing will see significant performance drops due to the limited ray tracing hardware and modest compute power. The 64-bit memory bus may cause stuttering in games that require high memory bandwidth, particularly at higher resolutions or with high-resolution texture packs.

At 1440p, the system will struggle to maintain playable frame rates in demanding titles. The GPU's pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s are insufficient for high-resolution gaming with modern visual effects. Users should expect to play at 1080p with reduced settings for the best experience. The CPU's 15-watt TDP may also limit gaming performance in CPU-bound scenarios, as boost clocks will drop under sustained load.

The estimated gaming performance is consistent with the system's overall 75th percentile ranking. This is not a high-refresh-rate gaming machine, but it can serve as a casual gaming laptop for titles that are not overly demanding. Users seeking high-FPS competitive gaming or ultra-settings AAA gaming should look at systems with higher-tier GPUs and more VRAM.