Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 4319 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 87 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 23% better in Saints Row than Core i5-661 - 180 vs 146 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 24 vs 4 threads
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
180
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.94/FPS
100%
Price, €
€349.2
100%
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With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-661 | vs | Core i9-12900KF |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |