Key Differences
In short — Core i5-6500 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 i5-6500 is 2002 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Performs up to 7% better in Apex Legends than Core i5-661 - 273 vs 256 FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 65 vs 87 Watts
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
273
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.51/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$139.27
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$139.27 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 43 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-6500 |
---|---|---|
Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |