Intel Core i7-8665U
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
Entry-levelThe Intel Core i7-8665U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2017.
It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $700, at an average price of $751.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 217% faster and its entry price is $1 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core i7-8665U a good processor?
The Intel Core i7-8665U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 230 of 272 and delivers 9.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the U mean in Intel processors?
The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.
What year is the Intel Core i7-8665U from?
Intel Core i7-8665U came out in 2017.
What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i7-8665U have?
The Intel Core i7-8665U has Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-8665U cost?
It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $700, at an average price of $751.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 217% faster and its entry price is $1 lower.
Specs
| Model | i7-8665U |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Socket | BGA 1528 |
| System bus rate | 4 GT/s |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Boost frequency | 4,8 GHz |
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| Frequency | 1,9 GHz |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Operating modes | 64-bit |
| Bus type | OPI |
| Codename | Whiskey Lake |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x4,2x2,1x2+2x1,4x1 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 0,8 GHz |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 2,1 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W |
Performance summary
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Laptops with Intel Core i7-8665U:
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