The Core i3-7300 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $28.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-7300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 51 vs 73 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Up to 50% cheaper – $27.99 vs $56.38
Core i3-7300 vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$56.38
49%
Value, $/FPS
$0.3/FPS
53%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
92%
Price, $
$27.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Core i3-7300 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 i3-7300 vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7300 vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
51 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
