Core i7-8700vsCeleron N5095A
The Celeron N5095A is a low-power chip for basic office work or a home server, while the Core i7-8700 is a desktop processor for gaming and heavy multitasking.
Core i7-8700
Coffee Lake-S · 14 nm · 2017
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Celeron N5095A
Jasper Lake · 10 nm · 2021
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Core i7-8700 wins overall, with far more cores and threads for heavy multitasking and demanding applications.
For budget buyers, the Celeron N5095A is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for basic tasks.
The Celeron N5095A is the right choice for a low-cost, energy-efficient home server or media player where minimal power use matters more than speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-8700 better than the Celeron N5095A?
Overall the Core i7-8700 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (8 vs 2 out of 100), so it leads the Celeron N5095A in most workloads.
How much faster is the Core i7-8700 than the Celeron N5095A?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Core i7-8700 is roughly 300% faster than the Celeron N5095A overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i7-8700 or the Celeron N5095A?
If you want the most performance, pick the Core i7-8700. 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.