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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 255HX vs Ryzen 7 7700

The Core Ultra 7 255HX is same performance as the Ryzen 7 7700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 2 years newer
  • Available for $329.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 255HX ranks 6 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 255HX has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 7 255HX has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 has a 58% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 255HX draws 10W less power.

Intel BGA 2114
Sockethelp
AM5
Arrow Lake-HX
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 255HX or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 7 255HX or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 255HX and Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 75/100, Ryzen 7 7700 scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 255HX or Ryzen 7 7700 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 7 255HX or Ryzen 7 7700?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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