Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 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 i3-3240 is 970 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Performs up to 2% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-661 - 456 vs 448 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 55 vs 87 Watts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i3-3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 87 W | TDP | 55 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
