Bottom line: Leaked benchmarks for Intel’s next Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake CPU have emerged, and they’re generating a lot of buzz. Unfortunately for Team Blue, the outcomes are unimpressive. While the chip’s integrated graphics capabilities show promise, areas like CPU speed and battery life are cause for worry, especially when compared to AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen leaked information on Intel’s Core Ultra 7 155H, which is part of the Meteor Lake mobile series. It’s scheduled for an official debut on December 14.
The most recent information comes from pre-launch testing performed by Bilibili user Corbcas, who reported a mixed bag of findings.
When it comes to integrated graphics, the 155H shines, getting 3,077 points in the 3DMark Time Spy Graphics test, beating AMD’s Radeon 780M graphics from the Ryzen 7840HS. Given the iGPU’s prominence in high-end gaming handhelds, this performance is noteworthy. However, CPU performance reveals a different story: the 155H’s CPU scores in Cinebench R23 are noticeably worse, particularly when compared to the Ryzen 7 7840HS.
The single-threaded and multi-threaded performance of the Intel processor fell short of expectations, a surprise turn for a company recognized for its CPU strength. As AMD prepares to release its Ryzen 8000G APU, this is an important topic for individuals seeking to purchase a new PC shortly.
The 155H’s lower consumption, at roughly 40 watts in both Cinebench R23 and Time Spy tests, is comparable to its rivals, with no significant improvement in efficiency. The 155H behind the Ryzen 7 7840HS performs battery life tests like standby, video playing, and web surfing.
The testing also revealed anomalies in the 155H’s CPU clock rates, which may have contributed to its inconsistent CPU performance. The chip’s clock speed varied throughout the Time Spy test, sometimes reaching 4.5 GHz but also dipping to approximately 3 GHz. These stuttering findings will undoubtedly slow Intel’s CPU series, including the future Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.
While the 155H’s GPU performance is an improvement, the CPU results and battery life leave plenty to be desired. After some hands-on testing, the ultimate decision on the chip’s real-world capabilities will be revealed. But, for the time being, it seems that the laptop model of Meteor Lake CPUs may follow in the footsteps of their desktop counterparts.
