Key Differences
In short — Core i5-661 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-661 is 970 days older than the more expensive Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 13% cheaper than Core i3-3220 - $80.0 vs $91.98
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-661 - 55 vs 87 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
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Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
87 W | TDP | 55 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |