Intel Core i5-660 vs Intel Celeron G5900

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Intel Core i5-660 or Intel Core i5-660 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-660 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-660, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Celeron G5900 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G5900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-660 Name Intel Celeron G5900
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Celeron G5000
1 Generation 9
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-660 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-660 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Celeron G5900 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G5900 is 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-660 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-660 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron G5900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G5900 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
12 Execution units 12
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2016
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Max. displays --
24 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
5 Generation 9.5
10.1 Direct X 12
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 W watts.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-660 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron G5900 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2020
193 $ Release price 60 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1200
Clarkdale Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)