Celeron N5095 vs Core i7-7660U

Celeron N5095

4 Cores4 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Core i7-7660U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N5095

4 / 4

4,013

0.0%

4,059

+1.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7660U

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#538

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

723%

#539

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

712%

#540

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

654%

#541

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

651%

#542

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

645%

#544

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

623%

#545

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

597%

#546

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

596%

#547

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

580%

#550

Core i7-7660U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-7660U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N5095 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron N5095	Core i7-7660U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N5095	Core i7-7660U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron N5095 Benchmark Check

Core i7-7660U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N5095 and Core i7-7660U

Celeron N5095

The Celeron N5095 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,013 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-7660U

The Core i7-7660U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,059 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N5095 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-7660U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N5095 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5095 versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-7660U — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-7660U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron N5095 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-7660U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5095 scores 4,013 against the Core i7-7660U's 4,059 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-7660U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N5095	Core i7-7660U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	512 kB
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	4,013	4,059+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,759
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,285

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N5095 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-7660U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N5095	Core i7-7660U
Socket	BGA1338	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N5095) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-7660U). The Core i7-7660U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus 640), while the Celeron N5095 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7660U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-7660U rivals Core i5-8250U.