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 i5-661
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - $80.0 vs $268.99
- Up to 66% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-13600K - $0.48 vs $1.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 15% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-661 - 192 vs 167 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 20 vs 4 threads
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
192
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.4/FPS
34%
Price, $
$268.99
29%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-13600K |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 14 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |