The Core i7-2920XM is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-660. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2920XM
- Consumes up to 25% less energy – 55 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-2920XM vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2920XM
Jan 3rd, 2011
Average FPS
166
99%
Min 1% FPS
112
99%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
100%
Min 1% FPS
113
100%
Price, $
$27.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-2920XM vs Core i5-660 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-2920XM vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2920XM vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2920XM
Jan 3rd, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
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
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2920XM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $1,096.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Clarkdale |
55 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
