The EPYC 7642 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-660. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7642
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-660
- Consumes up to 68% less energy – 73 vs 225 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
EPYC 7642 vs Core i5-660 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Average FPS
744
100%
Min 1% FPS
383
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
679
91%
Min 1% FPS
350
91%
Price, $
$27.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.04/FPS
100%
EPYC 7642 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 EPYC 7642 vs Core i5-660 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7642 vs Core i5-660 in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7642
Aug 7th, 2019
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-660
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
4%
L3 Cache
4 MB
2%
Base Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
42%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7642 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-660 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 7th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $196.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Not Available | Codename | Clarkdale |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 2 |
96 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
