The Core i7-5930K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 73 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-5930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-660 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 i7-5930K vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
62%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
