The Core i5-661 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-4160. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-661
The Core i3-4160 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 54 vs 87 Watts
Core i5-661 vs Core i3-4160 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
94%
Min 1% FPS
113
95%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, CA$
CA$98.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Core i5-661 vs Core i3-4160 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-661 vs Core i3-4160 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-661 vs Core i3-4160 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-661 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Haswell |
| 87 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 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 4400 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
