Core i5-661 vs Core m7-6Y75

Core i5-661

2 Cores4 Thrd87 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2010

Core m7-6Y75

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-661

2 / 4

2,387

+1.0%

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2,363

0.0%

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 i5-661 is positioned at rank 959 and the Core m7-6Y75 is on rank 1189, so the Core i5-661 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 i5-661

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25592%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24182%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17558%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5290%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4190%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3665%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2099%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2072%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1887%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1886%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1865%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1815%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1790%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1782%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1766%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

100%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

100%

#961

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

100%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

99%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

98%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

98%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

97%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

97%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

96%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

96%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

96%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

95%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

95%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core m7-6Y75

#1177

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4882%

#1178

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4810%

#1179

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4416%

#1180

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4396%

#1181

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4356%

#1183

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4206%

#1184

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4033%

#1185

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4027%

#1186

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3918%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

100%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

89%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

88%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

85%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-661 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m7-6Y75 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-661	Core m7-6Y75
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-661 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 90% cheaper ($40 vs $393) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-661	Core m7-6Y75
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+892%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)

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 i5-661 Benchmark Check

Core m7-6Y75 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-661 and Core m7-6Y75

Core i5-661

The Core i5-661 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): 87 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,387 points. Launch price was $252.

Core m7-6Y75

The Core m7-6Y75 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,363 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-661 and Core m7-6Y75 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-661 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core m7-6Y75 — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-661 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-661 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core m7-6Y75 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-661 scores 2,387 against the Core m7-6Y75's 2,363 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-661. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-661	Core m7-6Y75
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+178%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Skylake-Y (2015)
PassMark	2,387+1%	2,363

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-661 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core m7-6Y75 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-661	Core m7-6Y75
Socket	LGA1156	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-661 launched at $196 MSRP, while the Core m7-6Y75 debuted at $393. At current prices ($40 vs $393), the Core i5-661 is $353 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-661 delivers 59.7 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Core m7-6Y75 — making the Core i5-661 the 163.4% better value option.