The Core i7-12700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-661 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $179.25 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 25% less energy – 65 vs 87 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Up to 71% cheaper – $72.06 vs $251.31
Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€251.31
28%
Value, €/FPS
€1.2/FPS
35%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
81%
Min 1% FPS
113
82%
Price, €
€72.06
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 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 i7-12700 vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
63%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
16%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
