The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-661. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 87 vs 180 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, CA$
CA$900.78
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.97/FPS
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i5-661 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Whitehaven | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
32 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
