The Core i7-13700KF 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 only $157.67 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Up to 69% cheaper – $72.06 vs $229.73
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 87 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-13700KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-13700KF vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, €
€229.73
31%
Value, €/FPS
€1.04/FPS
40%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
77%
Min 1% FPS
113
78%
Price, €
€72.06
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.42/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700KF 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 i7-13700KF vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700KF vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
98%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
67%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
24%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
