Intel Celeron N4120 vs Intel Core i7-8665U

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Performance
Celeron N4120
2,668.57% of 36,991
Core i7-8665U153% better
6,75818% of 36,991

The Core i7-8665U has 153% better performance than the Celeron N4120 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N4120
No data available
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53

The Core i7-8665U has 14% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Celeron N4120 CPU

The Intel Celeron N4120 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N4120 is compatible with FCBGA1090 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron N4120 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 1,792 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N4120 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2600.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N4120 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel UHD Graphics 600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron N4120 has the 552nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-8665U CPU

The Intel Core i7-8665U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2018 with a suggested retail price of $409. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The i7-8665U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8665U supports DDR3, DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8665U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-8665U features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-8665U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-8665U has the 353rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 18.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,758 score and $409 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 16.52. This is the 172nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q4 2018
Launch Price (MSRP)--$409
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Celeron N4120
2,668.57% of 36,991
Core i7-8665U153% better
6,75818% of 36,991

The Core i7-8665U has 153% better performance than the Celeron N4120 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Celeron N4120 is ranked 552nd with a score of 2,668.5, and the Core i7-8665U is ranked 353rd with a score of 6,758.

Performance per dollar
Celeron N4120
No data available
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53

The Core i7-8665U has 31% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-8665U's 16.52 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron N4120 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4712HQ6,991+162%
Core i7-3630QM6,954+161%
Core i7-8665U6,758+153%
Core i7-8565U6,739+153%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583+147%
Core m5-6Y572,681+0%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5+0%
Celeron N41202,668.5
Core i5-2467M2,666.5-0%
A10-5750M2,658-0%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Celeron N4120 orCore i7-8665U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-4700MQ19.22+16%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+12%
Core i7-3630QM18.4+11%
Core i7-7920HQ17.62+7%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+1%
Core i7-8665U16.52
Core i7-8565U16.48-0%
Core i3-N30016.13-2%
Xeon E3-1535M v515.84-4%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27-8%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,668.5
6,758
(+153.25%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
938.5
2,723
(+190.14%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
224
670
(+199.11%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
73.2
180
(+145.9%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
806
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
324
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,525
6,266
(+148.16%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,096
2,196
(+100.36%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Whiskey Lake
CodenameGemini Lake RefreshWhiskey Lake-U
Memory Support--DDR3, DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz1900.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2600.0 MHz4.8 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--19.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
L1 Cache1,792 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
SocketFCBGA1090Intel BGA 1528
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCeleron N4120Core i7-8665U
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 600UHD Graphics 620
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.