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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-661 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-661 is 121 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $80.0 vs $100.0
- Up to 19% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-870 - $0.43 vs $0.53 per FPS
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 87 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 8 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i5 Processor i5-661 3.33GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I5661
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Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-661
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-661 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Clarkdale | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
87 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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