Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4850HQ 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 i7-4850HQ is 1208 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4850HQ
- Performs up to 5% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-661 - 162 vs 155 FPS
- Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 47 vs 87 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 8 vs 4 threads
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-4850HQ
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i7-4850HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2013 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Crystal Well |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel BGA 1364 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 87 W | TDP | 47 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5200 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
