The Core i5-661 is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $32.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-661
The Core i3-7100 is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i3-7100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 41% cheaper – $47.46 vs $80.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 41% less energy – 51 vs 87 Watts
Core i5-661 vs Core i3-7100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$47.46
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i5-661 vs Core i3-7100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-661 vs Core i3-7100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-661 vs Core i3-7100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
4 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Core i3-7100
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
100%
L3 Cache
3 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-661 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 87 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
4 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
