The Core i3-12100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-661 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $2.87 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 4% cheaper – $69.19 vs $72.06
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 33% less energy – 58 vs 87 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-12100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€69.19
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-661 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
99%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
$97.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
58 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
