N250 vs Core i7-8665UE

CPU

GPU

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Core i7-8665UE

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N250

4 / 4

4,773

0.0%

4,852

+1.7%

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. The N250 is positioned at rank 133 and the Core i7-8665UE is on rank 1037, so the N250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar N250

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

307%

#122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

303%

#123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

278%

#124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

277%

#125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

274%

#127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

265%

#128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

254%

#129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

254%

#130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

247%

#133

N250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

99%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8665UE

#1025

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2474%

#1026

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2438%

#1027

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2238%

#1028

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2228%

#1029

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2207%

#1031

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2132%

#1032

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2044%

#1033

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2040%

#1034

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1986%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

100%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

99%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

98%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

95%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The N250 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	N250	Core i7-8665UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-8665UE (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N250	Core i7-8665UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)

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.

N250 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8665UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N250 and Core i7-8665UE

N250

The N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,773 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-8665UE

The Core i7-8665UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-8665UE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the N250 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-8665UE — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-8665UE. The Core i7-8665UE is built on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the N250 scores 4,773 against the Core i7-8665UE's 4,852 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-8665UE. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8665UE.

Feature	N250	Core i7-8665UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.4 GHz+16%
Base Clock	—	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,773	4,852+2%

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Memory & Platform

The N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-8665UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N250	Core i7-8665UE
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N250) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8665UE). The Core i7-8665UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8665UE targets Embedded.