Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10500 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-661 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10500 is 3766 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-10500 - $58.5 vs $102.37
- Up to 39% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-10500 - $0.56 vs $0.92 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10500
- Performs up to 6% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-661 - 123 vs 116 FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 65 vs 87 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 12 vs 4 threads
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
123
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
60%
Price, €
€113.63
57%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-10500 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |