CPU Showdown

Core i7-8700TvsCeleron N5095A

The Celeron N5095A is a low-power chip for basic office work or a home server, while the Core i7-8700T targets more demanding multitasking and productivity on a desktop.

Intel Core i7-8700T
6C / 12T · 35W
VS
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C / 4T · 15W
Intel

Core i7-8700T

Coffee Lake · 14 nm · 2018

6score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.0 GHz
L3 Cache
12 MB

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Intel

Celeron N5095A

Jasper Lake · 10 nm · 2021

2score
3.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-8700TWinner
6
Celeron N5095A
2
Core i7-8700T leads by 200.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#369Core i5-10500T6
#370Core i7-8700T6
#371Core i5-8600K6
#489Pentium Gold G64002
#490Celeron N5095A2
#491Celeron N50952
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-8700TCeleron N5095A
Cores
Total Cores64
Threads124
Base Clock2.4 GHz2.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.0 GHz2.9 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache1.5 MB1.5 MB
L3 Cache12 MB4 MB
Platform
SocketFCLGA1151BGA1338
PCIePCIe 3.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics
Power
Base TDP35W15W
General
Process14 nm10 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Core i7-8700T wins overall for its much faster multi-core performance and larger cache, making it far better for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Celeron N5095A is the smarter pick thanks to its lower power draw and adequate performance for simple computing.

When the other wins

The Celeron N5095A is the right choice for a low-power home server or basic office machine where the i7-8700T's extra speed would be wasted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-8700T better than the Celeron N5095A?

Overall the Core i7-8700T is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (6 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron N5095A in most workloads.

How much faster is the Core i7-8700T than the Celeron N5095A?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Core i7-8700T is roughly 200% faster than the Celeron N5095A overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700T or the Celeron N5095A?

If you want the most performance, pick the Core i7-8700T. If the Celeron N5095A is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.