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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3609 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 87 vs 280 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 41% better in Starfield than Core i5-661 - 62 vs 44 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 48 vs 4 threads
Starfield
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
62
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
Price, CA$
CA$1156.84
100%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, without Cooler
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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