Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core i7-7660U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U and the Intel Core i7-7660U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Intel Core i7-7660U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2016. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 (10) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core Ultra 100U (7) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000U (18) |
1 | Generation | 7 |
Meteor Lake U | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6660U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core Ultra 7 155U is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). The processor can compute 14 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-7660U clocks with 2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7660U |
12 | Cores | 2 |
14 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.70 GHz (4.80 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) |
1.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
B-Core | -- |
0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7660U |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | -- |
Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) | GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.95 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
5 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 3 |
64 | Compute units | 48 |
512 | Shader | 384 |
Yes | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12.2 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) | GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 96 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, while the Intel Core i7-7660U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7660U |
LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
120.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core Ultra 7 155U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-7660U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7660U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
57 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
28 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
110 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core Ultra 7 155U has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-7660U is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7660U |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 2049 | Socket | BGA 1356 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 1.95 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 @ 1.05 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C 14T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core i7-7660U |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2017) |