The Core i5-7400 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-661 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $90.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-7400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 25% less energy – 65 vs 87 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Up to 56% cheaper – $72.06 vs $162.16
Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€162.16
44%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
47%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, €
€72.06
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Core i5-7400 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 i5-7400 vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7400 vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7400
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
