The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $253.15 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Up to 91% cheaper – $25.22 vs $278.37
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 73 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, €
€278.37
9%
Value, €/FPS
€1.3/FPS
12%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
79%
Min 1% FPS
113
81%
Price, €
€25.22
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-660 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 i9-12900K vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
12%
L3 Cache
4 MB
13%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
