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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 4319 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 48% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-661 - 248 vs 168 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 16 vs 4 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Single-Core
488
19.918367346938776%
Multi-Core
929
7.8782225237449115%
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 10 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i5-661 or Core i5-12600K
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
117 FPS
€4.87/FPS
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Core i5-12600K
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Core i5-12600K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Core i5-12600K
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