Intel Core i7-8665U vs AMD Athlon Silver 3050e

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Performance
Core i7-8665U148% better
6,75818% of 36,991
Athlon Silver 3050e
2,7247% of 36,991

The Core i7-8665U has 148% better performance than the Athlon Silver 3050e for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Athlon Silver 3050e
No data available

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 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.

About the AMD Athlon Silver 3050e CPU

The AMD Athlon Silver 3050e is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Athlon Silver 3050e is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Athlon Silver 3050e has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Athlon Silver 3050e features 2 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 1400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2800.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Athlon Silver 3050e includes an integrated graphics solution called AMD Radeon Graphics. 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 Athlon Silver 3050e has the 542nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.36% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2018--
Launch Price (MSRP)$409--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-8665U148% better
6,75818% of 36,991
Athlon Silver 3050e
2,7247% of 36,991

The Core i7-8665U has 148% better performance than the Athlon Silver 3050e for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8665U is ranked 353rd with a score of 6,758, and the Athlon Silver 3050e is ranked 542nd with a score of 2,724.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Athlon Silver 3050e
No data available

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 172nd 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:Core i7-8665U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4712HQ6,991+3%
Core i7-3630QM6,954+3%
Core i7-8665U6,758
Core i7-8565U6,739-0%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583-3%
Core m3-7Y322,747-59%
Core i5-480M2,741-59%
Athlon Silver 3050e2,724-60%
Core i3-4158U2,721.5-60%
Celeron N45052,719.5-60%

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:Core i7-8665U orAthlon Silver 3050e
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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BenchmarkCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,758
(+148.09%)
2,724
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,723
(+156.64%)
1,061
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
670
(+195.81%)
226.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
180
(+76.47%)
102
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
--
1,364
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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694
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,266
(+105.92%)
3,043
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,196
(+48.68%)
1,477
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.

SpecCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
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.

SpecCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
SeriesCore i7--
MicroarchitectureWhiskey Lake--
CodenameWhiskey Lake-U--
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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.

SpecCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
Cores42
Threads84
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz1400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.8 GHz2800.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier19.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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.

SpecCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
L1 Cache64 KB192 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache8 MB4 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.

SpecCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
SocketIntel BGA 1528--
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W6 W
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-8665UAthlon Silver 3050e
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 620AMD Radeon Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 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.