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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-661 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 4646 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 29% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-661 - 289 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $80.0 vs $220.08
- Up to 53% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-13600K - $0.36 vs $0.76 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 87 vs 125 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
289
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
47%
Price, $
$220.08
36%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Intel Core i5 Processor i5-661 3.33GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I5661
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i5-661 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | 87 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Core i5-13600K or Core i5-661
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
254 FPS
GeForce RTX 4080
Core i5-13600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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Out of Stock
202 FPS
$9.41/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Core i5-13600K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,899.99
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246 FPS
$10.57/FPS
Radeon RX 7900 XT
Core i5-13600K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 6 TB HDD
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$2,599.99
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