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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 4319 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 34% better in Battlefield V than Core i5-661 - 278 vs 208 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
278
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
100%
Price, €
€266.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Box
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 87 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i5-661
Battlefield V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
210 FPS
€7.66/FPS
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Core i7-12700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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