The Core i9-10920X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $237.63 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Up to 61% cheaper – $152.16 vs $389.79
- Consumes up to 56% less energy – 73 vs 165 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i9-10920X vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10920X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$389.79
39%
Value, $/FPS
$1.86/FPS
44%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
187
89%
Min 1% FPS
132
91%
Price, $
$152.16
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.81/FPS
100%
Core i9-10920X 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
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
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Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10920X vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10920X vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10920X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
17%
L3 Cache
4 MB
21%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10920X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Cascade Lake-X | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
