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The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $192.51 more expensive!

Advantages of the Core i7-12700K

  • At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i5-660

  • Up to 88% cheaper$27.00 vs $219.51
  • A better value for money for gaming
  • Consumes up to 42% less energy73 vs 125 Watts

Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-660 for Gaming

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Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-660 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Nov 4th, 2021


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

2563

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

13491

100%

Intel Core i5-660 Logo

Core i5-660

Jan 7th, 2010


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

499

19%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1004

7%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-12700K vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Nov 4th, 2021


Cores

12-core

100%

L3 Cache

25 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

5 GHz

100%

Max. DDR5 RAM Speed

4800 MHz

100%

Intel Core i5-660 Logo

Core i5-660

Jan 7th, 2010


Cores

2-core

17%

L3 Cache

4 MB

16%


Base Frequency

3.333 GHz

93%

Turbo Frequency

3.6 GHz

72%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1333 MHz

28%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-660 Logo

Core i5-660

General
Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJan 7th, 2010
$409.00MSRP
$196.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1156
Alder Lake-SCodenameClarkdale
125 WPower Consumption
73 W
Performance
12
Cores2
20
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Frequency3.3 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
25 MB
L3 Cache4 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 1333 MHz
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsIntel HD
Yes
OverclockableNo

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Core i7-12700K and Core i5-660 vs Other CPUs

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