Intel Core i5-660 vs Intel Core i3-10105F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Core i3-10105F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10105F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Core i 10000
1 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-660 Name Intel Core i3-10105F
 
 

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 Core i3-10105F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10105F is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
4 Threads 8
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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 Core i3-10105F does not have integrated graphics.
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2010 Release date --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Execution units --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
5 Generation --
24 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 AVC --
No AV1 --
No VP8 --
No VP9 --
No VC-1 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No JPEG --
Decode h264 --
 
 

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 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 Core i3-10105F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
193 $ Release price 107 $
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1200
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Clarkdale Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2021
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
4501
4501
Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1308
1308

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10105F
4C 8T @ 3.7 GHz
1160
1160
Intel Core i5-660
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
597
597