Core i5-660 vs Core i7-3667U

Core i5-660

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2010

Core i7-3667U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-660

2 / 4

2,439

0.0%

2,451

+0.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-660 is positioned at rank 954 and the Core i7-3667U is on rank 1197, so the Core i5-660 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-660

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25057%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23677%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17191%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5179%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4102%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3589%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2055%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2029%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1847%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1847%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1826%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1777%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1752%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1745%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1729%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

100%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

99%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

99%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

98%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

97%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

97%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

97%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

96%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

95%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

95%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

94%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

94%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3667U

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5383%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5305%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4870%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4848%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4803%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4639%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4448%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4440%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4321%

#1197

Core i7-3667U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1198

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1199

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1200

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1201

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1202

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

94%

#1204

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1205

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

93%

#1206

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1207

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

90%

#1208

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1210

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

#1211

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-660 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-3667U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-660	Core i7-3667U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-660	Core i7-3667U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-660 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3667U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-660 and Core i7-3667U

Core i5-660

The Core i5-660 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,439 points. Launch price was $70.

Core i7-3667U

The Core i7-3667U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,451 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-660 and Core i7-3667U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-660 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3667U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-660 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-660 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-3667U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-660 scores 2,439 against the Core i7-3667U's 2,451 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-3667U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-660	Core i7-3667U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+67%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,439	2,451

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-660 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3667U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-660	Core i7-3667U
Socket	LGA1156	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-660) / true (Core i7-3667U). The Core i7-3667U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i5-660 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3667U rivals AMD A10-4655M.