Intel Core i5-661 vs Intel Core i5-7500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-661 or Intel Core i5-661 – 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 i5-661 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 i5-661, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Core i 7000
1 Generation 7
Intel Core i5-661 Name Intel Core i5-7500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-661 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-661 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
None None 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-661 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-661 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 i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Execution units 24
32 nm Technology 14 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2010 Release date Q2/2016
24 Shaders 192
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
5 Generation 9.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i5-661 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 i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2017
Clarkdale Architecture Kaby Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1151
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
177 $ Release price 220 $
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091
Intel Core i5-661
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1308
1308