The Core i5-661 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-760, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $57.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-661
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 87 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-760
- Up to 71% cheaper – $23.00 vs $80.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i5-661 vs Core i5-760 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-661 vs Core i5-760 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
Very High
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+2
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Average FPS
Ultra
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+2
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Average FPS
High
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+1
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Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
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Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-661 vs Core i5-760 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-661 vs Core i5-760 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-661
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Core i5-760
Jul 18th, 2010
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-661 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jul 18th, 2010 |
| $196.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Lynnfield |
87 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
