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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 4319 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 38% better in Minecraft than Core i5-661 - 834 vs 604 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
834
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.3/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$249
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 87 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i5-661
Minecraft, 1920 x 1080, High
728 FPS
CA$3.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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646 FPS
CA$2.96/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i5-12600K
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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