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In short — Core i5-7640X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-7640X is 2727 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 78% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - $80.0 vs $356.7
- Consumes up to 22% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 87 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 4% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i5-661 - 261 vs 250 FPS
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Intel Core i5 Processor i5-661 3.33GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I5661
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Intel Core i5-7640X X-Series Processor 4 Cores up to 4.2 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 112W
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Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i5-7640X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 112 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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