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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-661 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-661.
Advantages of Core i5-661
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - $64.93 vs $168.01
- Up to 56% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-12700K - $0.34 vs $0.77 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 13% better in Fortnite than Core i5-661 - 241 vs 213 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 20 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i5 Processor i5-661 3.33GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I5661
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Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
44%
Price, €
€186.49
38%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-661 | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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