The Core i7-6850K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-661. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 87 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, £
£142.66
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.77/FPS
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-661 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 i7-6850K vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
