The Core i5-661 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3330. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-661
The Core i5-3330 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i5-3330
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 77 vs 87 Watts
Core i5-661 vs Core i5-3330 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
99%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-3330
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
169
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-661 vs Core i5-3330 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 i5-3330 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-661 vs Core i5-3330 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i5-3330
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-661 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3330 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 87 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
