Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-660 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 4319 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-660.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-660
- Up to 7% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $149.95 vs $160.99
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 73 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 208% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-660 - 299 vs 97 FPS
- Up to 65% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i5-660 - $0.54 vs $1.55 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-660 - 16 vs 4 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
299
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Price, $
$160.99
93%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-660 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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Jan 7th, 2010 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Clarkdale | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 10 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
73 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |