Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $58.5 vs $129.57
- Up to 43% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-12600K - $0.45 vs $0.79 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 26% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-661 - 181 vs 144 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 16 vs 4 threads
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
181
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.79/FPS
56%
Price, €
€143.82
45%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |