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Core i5-661 vs Core i3-12100F

Core i5-661 vs Core i3-12100F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 219 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 219 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 4401 days newer than Core i5-661.

Advantages of Core i5-661

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 115% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-661 - 157 vs 73 FPS
  • Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 58 vs 87 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 8 vs 4 threads
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The Callisto Protocol

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-661 Logo
Core i5-661

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

73

46%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

157

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 219 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-661 Logo
Core i5-661

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-661 Logo
Core i5-661

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

488

22%

Multi-Core

929

12%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

Intel Core i5-661 Logo

Core i5-661

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Jan 25th, 2022
Core i5CollectionCore i3
ClarkdaleCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1156SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
87 WTDP
58 W
32 nmProcess Size
10 nm
25.0xMultiplier
33.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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