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Intel Core i7-7Y75 vs Intel Celeron N4120

Intel Core i7-7Y75

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The Intel Core i7-7Y75 is a very efficient dual-core SoC for tablets and passively cooled notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture and was announced in the end of August 2016. The CPU consists of two processor cores clocked at 1.3-3.6 GHz (2-core Turbo not specified yet). Thanks to Hyper Threading, the processor can execute up to four threads simultaneously. The chips also includes the Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU, a dual-channel memory controller (DDR3L/LPDDR3) as well as VP9 and H.265 video de- and encoder. It is still produced in a 14 nm process with FinFET transistors. 

Architecture

Intel basically used the familiar micro architecture from the Skylake generation, so the per-MHz performance is identical. Only the Speed-Shift technology for faster dynamic adjustments of the voltages and clocks was improved, and the matured 14 nm process now also enables much higher frequencies and better efficiency than before. 

Performance

Despite the changed designation, the Core i7-7Y75 is the successor to the Core m7-6Y75 (Skylake Y-series), so the chip does not reach the performance level of other Core i processors due to the lower TDP. Thanks to its high Turbo clock, the 7Y75 can sometimes keep up with the 15 Watt models for short peak load and single-thread scenarios, but the clocks will drop significantly under sustained workloads. The CPU is still suitable for many more demanding applications as well as multitasking. 

Graphics

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU has 24 Execution Units (EUs) like the old HD Graphics 515 and runs with clocks between 300 and 1050 MHz in combination with this processor. The performance heavily depends on the TDP limit as well as the memory configuration; with fast LPDDR3-1866 RAM in dual-channel mode, the GPU should sometimes be able to compete with the HD Graphics 520, but can also be much slower in other scenarios. Modern games from 2016 will, if at all, only run smoothly in the lowest settings.

Contrary to Skylake, Kaby Lake now also supports hardware decoding for H.265/HEVC Main10 with a 10-bit color depth as well as Google's VP9 codec.

Power Consumption

The chip is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process with FinFET transistors, so the power efficiency was once again improved significantly. The typical TDP for the Y-series is specified at 4.5 Watts, and can be adjusted in both directions depending on the usage scenario.

Intel Celeron N4120

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The Intel Celeron N4120 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive notebooks and was announced late 2019. It runs at 1.1-2.6 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Compared to the predecessor, the Celeron N4100, the refresh offers a 200 MHz higher Boost clock. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessors, the chip is manufactured in a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, a smaller package, a new generation of monitor outputs (Gen 10) and a partly integrated WiFi chip. Besides four CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture ist still called Goldmont Plus. Compared to the older Goldmont cores in Apollo Lake, they feature an increased level 2 cache (to 4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average N4120 in our database is not much faster than AMD's Zen-based, affordable Athlon Silver 3050e, as far as multi-thread benchmark scores are concerned, with the Intel Celeron 6305 and the Core i5-7Y54 found close nearby as well. It's a very basic CPU that we're talking about here. While it does have four cores, these are some seriously slow cores, dashing hopes of anybody looking to get a Core i3-like performance for cheap.

GPU Performance

The UHD Graphics 600 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Gen9 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 and is also used for the Kaby Lake / Skylake / Apollo Lake graphics adapters (like HD Graphics 520). Equipped with 12 EUs and a clock of up to 700 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 500 (Apollo Lake).

The chip also includes an advanced video engine with hardware support for the playback of VP9 and H.265 material (8-bit color-depth).

Power Consumption

Just like most other N-class Intel processors, Celeron N4120 has a default TDP of 6 W (also known as PL1), making it a good option for passively cooled laptops, tablets, mini-PCs. It's manufactured on a very old (as of late 2022) 14 nm process, though, making for poor energy efficiency.

ModelIntel Core i7-7Y75Intel Celeron N4120
SeriesIntel Kaby LakeIntel Gemini Lake
CodenameKaby LakeGemini Lake Refresh
Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake Refresh
Intel Core i7-7700K compare4.2 - 4.5 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7700 compare3.6 - 4.2 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 compare3.1 - 4.2 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7920HQ compare3.1 - 4.1 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7700T compare2.9 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7600K compare3.8 - 4.2 GHz4 / 4 cores8 MB L3
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 compare3 - 4 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7820HQ compare2.9 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7820HK compare2.9 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7700HQ compare2.8 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7500 compare3.4 - 3.8 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7440HQ compare2.8 - 3.8 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7567U compare3.5 - 4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7660U compare2.5 - 4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7600U compare2.8 - 3.9 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7300HQ compare2.5 - 3.5 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7500T compare2.7 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7287U compare3.3 - 3.7 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7560U compare2.4 - 3.8 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7267U compare3.1 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7360U compare2.3 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7500U compare2.7 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7300U compare2.6 - 3.5 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7260U compare2.2 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7200U compare2.5 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-7100H compare3 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i3-7167U compare2.8 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core i7-7Y75 « 1.3 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7Y57 compare1.2 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i5-7Y54 compare1.2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i3-7100U compare2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Core m3-7Y32 compare1 - 3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U compare2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores2 MB L3
Intel Core m3-7Y30 compare1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Celeron 3965U compare2.2 GHz2 / 2 cores2 MB L3
Intel Core i3-7020U compare2.3 GHz2 / 4 cores3 MB L3
Intel Celeron 3867U compare1.8 GHz2 / 2 cores2 MB L3
Intel Celeron 3865U compare1.8 GHz2 / 2 cores2 MB L3
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y compare1.7 GHz2 / 4 cores2 MB L3
Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y compare1.6 GHz2 / 4 cores2 MB L3
Intel Pentium Gold 4410Y compare1.5 GHz2 / 4 cores2 MB L3
Intel Celeron 3965Y compare1.5 GHz2 / 2 cores2 MB L3
Intel Pentium Silver J5040 compare2 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 compare1.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4125 compare2 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4120 « 1.1 - 2.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4025 compare2 - 2.9 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N4020 compare1.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock1300 - 3600 MHz1100 - 2600 MHz
L1 Cache128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB4 MB
L3 Cache4 MB
Cores / Threads2 / 44 / 4
TDP4.5 Watt6 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.100 °C105 °C
SocketBGABGA1090
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3L-1600/LPDDR3-1866 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI, vPro, TXTDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, VMX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGX
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 615 (300 - 1050 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 700 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
$393 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - i7-7Y75
23.8 pt (33%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron N4120
17.4 pt (24%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
1390 Points (1%)
min: 965     avg: 1149     median: 1230 (1%)     max: 1253 Points
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
721 Points (31%)
min: 409     avg: 416.5     median: 416.5 (18%)     max: 424 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 202     avg: 234.5     median: 234.5 (26%)     max: 267 Points
min: 159     avg: 163.3     median: 165 (18%)     max: 166 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 482     avg: 493.5     median: 493.5 (1%)     max: 505 Points
min: 376     avg: 460.7     median: 490 (1%)     max: 516 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 236     avg: 251.3     median: 258 (2%)     max: 260 Points
min: 223     avg: 227     median: 224 (1%)     max: 234 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 121     avg: 125.7     median: 126 (38%)     max: 130 Points
min: 73     avg: 73.6     median: 73.2 (22%)     max: 74.5 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 2.87     avg: 2.9     median: 2.9 (4%)     max: 2.98 Points
2.7 Points (3%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 1.44     avg: 1.5     median: 1.5 (37%)     max: 1.54 Points
0.9 Points (22%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
5496 Points (33%)
2159 Points (13%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
9392 Points (7%)
6432 Points (5%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
11682 Points (8%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
6449 Points (8%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
619 s (7%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
17.4 s (3%)
17.6 s (4%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
9657 MIPS (6%)
min: 5832     avg: 6817     median: 7184 (4%)     max: 7436 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
4617 MIPS (55%)
min: 2145     avg: 2279     median: 2279 (27%)     max: 2412 MIPS
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
16 fps (6%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
91.2 fps (21%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
2 fps (3%)
min: 1.02     avg: 1.2     median: 1.3 (2%)     max: 1.38 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.2 GB/s (0%)
0.2 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.3 GB/s (6%)
0.3 GB/s (4%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
2 GB/s (5%)
1.8 GB/s (5%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
1921 Seconds (14%)
min: 2558     avg: 2571     median: 2570.5 (18%)     max: 2583 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
0.9 sec (20%)
min: 1.642     avg: 1.6     median: 1.6 (36%)     max: 1.649 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
3309 Points (7%)
3403 Points (7%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
10.7 s (2%)
25.6 s (6%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
24.5 s (1%)
58.8 s (3%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
585 s (3%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 3347     avg: 3582     median: 3688 (10%)     max: 3710 Points
min: 2626     avg: 2669     median: 2668.5 (7%)     max: 2711 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
min: 34113     avg: 34681     median: 34680.5 (28%)     max: 35248 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
min: 31394     avg: 32948     median: 32948 (27%)     max: 34502 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
min: 35750     avg: 40104     median: 37884 (32%)     max: 46679 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 2706     avg: 2924     median: 2994 (8%)     max: 3072 Points
min: 2251     avg: 2348     median: 2373 (6%)     max: 2421 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 3838     avg: 4174     median: 4289 (8%)     max: 4395 Points
min: 3496     avg: 3723     median: 3688 (7%)     max: 3984 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
1387 Points (6%)
min: 909     avg: 939     median: 938.5 (4%)     max: 968 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 438     avg: 442     median: 439 (19%)     max: 449 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 1505     avg: 1525     median: 1509 (3%)     max: 1561 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
864 Points (4%)
min: 435     avg: 435.5     median: 435.5 (2%)     max: 436 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
1393 Points (4%)
min: 1492     avg: 1503     median: 1503 (5%)     max: 1514 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1864     avg: 1885     median: 1876 (19%)     max: 1915 Points
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 5477     avg: 5606     median: 5668 (6%)     max: 5674 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 1142     avg: 1305     median: 1305 (2%)     max: 1468 ms
min: 2125     avg: 2308     median: 2345.5 (3%)     max: 2415 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
89.4 ms (1%)
520 ms (6%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 22300     avg: 24506     median: 24506 (22%)     max: 26712 Points
min: 16865     avg: 17701     median: 17701 (16%)     max: 18537 Points
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 110     avg: 127     median: 127 (26%)     max: 144 Points
min: 85     avg: 90.9     median: 86.2 (18%)     max: 106 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work 3.0 Battery Life
383 min (100%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage 2.0 score
28061 Points (44%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 3.0
8969 Points (41%)
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
654 Points (25%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
18.5 Watt (3%)
14.2 Watt (2%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
17.9 Watt (3%)
8.3 Watt (2%)
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
3.6 Watt (4%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
100%
1 i7-7Y75 +
13.2 Points per Watt (10%)
28.4 Points per Watt (21%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-7Y75 → 100% n=33

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N4120 → 80% n=33

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