The Core i5-10500 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 i5-10500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
The Core i5-10500 is better in every way
Core i5-10500 vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10500
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$27.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Core i5-10500 vs Core i5-660 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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+2
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High
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+3
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High
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+1
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10500 vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10500 vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10500
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
93%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
