Core i7-7660U vs Celeron N5105

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. The Core i7-7660U is positioned at rank #550 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Core i7-7660U

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597%

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100%

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98%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-7660U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N5105 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-7660U	Celeron N5105
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7660U	Celeron N5105
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7660U and Celeron N5105

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.

Celeron N5105

The Celeron N5105 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 (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,003 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-7660U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N5105 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N5105 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-7660U versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5105 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-7660U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-7660U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N5105 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7660U scores 4,059 against the Celeron N5105's 4,003 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-7660U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-7660U vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5105.

Feature	Core i7-7660U	Celeron N5105
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+38%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+25%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB	1.5 MB (total)+200%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	4,059+1%	4,003
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,759	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,150	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,285	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7660U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N5105 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7660U	Celeron N5105
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
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: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-7660U) / not specified (Celeron N5105). The Core i7-7660U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus 640), while the Celeron N5105 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7660U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-7660U rivals Core i5-8250U.