Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5960X 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 i7-5960X is 1698 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i7-5960X - 87 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-5960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5960X
- Performs up to 23% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-661 - 74 vs 60 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 16 vs 4 threads
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-5960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Haswell E |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
