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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-660 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-660.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-660
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $109.64 vs $138.92
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 34% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-660 - 203 vs 152 FPS
- Up to 5% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-660 - $0.76 vs $0.8 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-660 - 20 vs 4 threads
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i5-660 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
203
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Price, €
€154.2
78%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700KF Gaming Desktop Processor 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-660
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-660 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 12 |
| 4 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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