The Core i7-7740X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $37.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Up to 60% cheaper – $25.22 vs $62.88
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 73 vs 112 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€62.88
40%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
47%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, €
€25.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-660 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
77%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
