The Core i7-9700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $231.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Up to 89% cheaper – $27.99 vs $259.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-9700F vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$259
10%
Value, $/FPS
$1.36/FPS
12%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
168
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$27.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F 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
Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700F vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700F vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
25%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $333.00 | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
