Testseek.co.uk have collected 116 expert reviews of the Intel Core i5 661 3.33GHz Socket 1156 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i5 661 3.33GHz Socket 1156.
January 2010
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Fab dual-core performance
Keeps Intel's 32nm transistors on track
Great performance for a dual-core chip
Integrated GMA HD graphics processor means fewer fans
With the release of the Core i5 Clarkdale based processors (650/660/661/670) Intel is making a bit of an unusual move. See, we all know that the 'system on a chip' concept is something which in the future we will see more and more. But after testi...
s I think the best way to look at Clarkdale, is to look at it as a CPU and CPU/GPU separately. Strictly as a CPU, it has its pros and cons. On one hand, it is clocked quite high (the i5 670 can reach up to 3.73 GHz with Turbo fully engaged – faster...
Abstract: Intel Core i5-661 Performance PreviewFor a little over a year now, Intel’s been slowly phasing out Core 2, one of their most successful CPU architectures of all time. The process started in November 2008 with the introduction of Intel’s f...
Intel has once again raised the bar for the mainstream market with the Core i3-500 and i5-600 processors. Nehalem performance for under $125 and "power on demand" is great news anyone feeling that their PC is just not up to par anymore. ...
We have Westmere parts in our hands (a bit earlier than we expected last year) with Clarkdale and while I am impressed to see the technology working, the processor really fills a specific market segment. The most specific thing I can say to a potential b...
Realizing that the majority of computer users use their computer for other tasks than playing Dirt 2 or Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Intel's new Clarkdale CPU accomplishes two tasks. Full support of Blu-ray playback and encoding by the on-CPU integra...
Abstract: Summing up everything we have just said, we can only state that the launch of new LGA1156 processors has significantly expanded the application field for this platform. It became a truly mainstream and universal platform, because now there are almost any kinds of LGA1156 processors available: starting with the cheapest..
Good Performance, Low Power Consumption, 32nm CPU Core, On-Chip DX10 Graphics, Solid Multimedia Capabilities
Questionable Pricing, IGP Still Not Great For 3D Gaming, Confusing Naming Scheme
When working in conjunction with its integrated Intel HD Graphics engine, the Core i5 661 also performs well, and compares favorably to AMD's top-of-line Phenom II, when it's paired to the AMD 785G IGP. Although AMD's platform pulled ahead in the low-res...
From a pure performance perspective, the CoreI5 661 gives us a lot to be delighted about – not just that, but since it’s a 32nm process, the overclocking potential on this chip should be very good. I plan on looking into this in a future mothe...
Overclocks well, Intel HD Gfx integrated, Great Dual Core Performance, Seamless Blu-Ray Playback, Mainstream Price
Not suitable for more than light Video Editing
The Intel i5 661 CPU with integrated graphics is a CPU that we've waited on for a long time. While the Gfx portion of the i5 661 isn't going to thrill you in high end games Intel makes no bones about it's place in the graphics hierarchy. They...
