Processor N95 vs Core i7-8665UE

CPU

GPU

Processor N95

4 Cores4 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Core i7-8665UE

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N95

4 / 4

4,783

0.0%

4,852

+1.4%

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 Processor N95 is positioned at rank 695 and the Core i7-8665UE is on rank 1037, so the Processor N95 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 Processor N95

#682

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

982%

#683

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

967%

#684

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

888%

#685

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

884%

#686

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

876%

#688

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

846%

#689

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

811%

#690

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

810%

#691

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

788%

#695

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

100%

#698

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#703

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

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

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-8665UE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Processor N95 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Processor N95	Core i7-8665UE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Processor N95 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 (vs $409), it costs 80% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 404% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-8665UE.

Insight	Processor N95	Core i7-8665UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+404%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ 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.

Processor N95 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8665UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N95 and Core i7-8665UE

Processor N95

The Processor N95 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 4,783 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 Processor N95 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-8665UE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N95 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-8665UE — a 25.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-8665UE (base: 0.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Processor N95 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-8665UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N95 scores 4,783 against the Core i7-8665UE's 4,852 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-8665UE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N95 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8665UE.

Feature	Processor N95	Core i7-8665UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.4 GHz+29%
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	1.7 GHz+1600%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,783	4,852+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N95 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-8665UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N95	Core i7-8665UE
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	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 (Processor N95) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8665UE). The Core i7-8665UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Processor N95 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8665UE targets Embedded.

Feature	Processor N95	Core i7-8665UE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 620
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Processor N95 launched at $160 MSRP, while the Core i7-8665UE debuted at $409. At current prices ($80 vs $409), the Processor N95 is $329 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor N95 delivers 59.8 pts/$ vs 11.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8665UE — making the Processor N95 the 133.8% better value option.