The Core i5-660 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-3220. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-660
The Core i3-3220 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i3-3220
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 25% less energy – 55 vs 73 Watts
Core i5-660 vs Core i3-3220 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
132
99%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-660 vs Core i3-3220 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-660 vs Core i3-3220 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-660 vs Core i3-3220 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i3-3220
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-660 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $1.96 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 73 W | Power Consumption | 55 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
4 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
