Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 2828 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-8700K - 87 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 13% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-661 - 254 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 12 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
254
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.27/FPS
100%
Price, €
€321.4
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |