Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3930K outperforms Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3930K is 676 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i7-3930K - 87 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3930K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3930K
- Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-661 - 227 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 12 vs 4 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-3930K
Desktop • Nov 14th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 130 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
