Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 4319 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 26% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-661 - 282 vs 224 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 i5-12600KF - 87 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
282
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.92/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$259.04
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i5-661 |
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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 |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |