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Core i5-660 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i5-660 vs Ryzen 7 5700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-660

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i5-660 Logo
Intel Core I5-660 I5 660 Processor 4M Cache 3.33 GHz LGA1156 Desktop CPU Original Genuine Product Warranty 3 Years

Buy for $27.99 on Amazon

In Stock

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $148 on Amazon

In Stock

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Core i5-660

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i5-660 Logo
Intel Core I5-660 I5 660 Processor 4M Cache 3.33 GHz LGA1156 Desktop CPU Original Genuine Product Warranty 3 Years

Buy for $27.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $148 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-660 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-660 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5700X is 4470 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-660.

Advantages of Core i5-660

  • Up to 81% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5700X - $27.99 vs $148.00
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Elden Ring than Ryzen 7 5700X - $0.25 vs $1.14 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Performs up to 17% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-660 - 130 vs 111 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-660 - 65 vs 73 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-660 - 16 vs 4 threads
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i5-660 Logo
Core i5-660

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


FPS

111

85%

Value, $/FPS

$0.25/FPS

100%

Price, $

$27.99

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core I5-660 I5 660 Processor 4M Cache 3.33 GHz LGA1156 Desktop CPU Original Genuine Product Warranty 3 Years

Buy for $27.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

130

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.14/FPS

22%

Price, $

$148

18%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $148 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i5-660 Logo
Core i5-660

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-660 Logo
Core i5-660

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010


Single-Core

482

23%

Multi-Core

980

10%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2121

100%

Multi-Core

9729

100%

Intel Core i5-660 Logo

Core i5-660

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X

Jan 7th, 2010Release Date
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
ClarkdaleCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1156SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4Threads
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
73 WTDP
32 nmProcess Size
25.0xMultiplier
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable

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