The Core i5-11600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-661. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-11600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 25% less energy – 65 vs 87 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-11600 vs Core i5-661 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
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Core i5-11600 vs Core i5-661 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i5-661 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600 vs Core i5-661 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $213.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 87 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
