Key Differences
In short — Core i7-980X outperforms Core i5-660 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-980X is 68 days newer than Core i5-660.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Performs up to 0% better in World of Tanks than Core i5-660 - 507 vs 505 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-660 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-660
- Consumes up to 44% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 73 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-980X
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Core i5-660
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 73 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
