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The Intel Core i5 661 is the first CPU we've seen of a new series based on the new Intel Clarkdale design and for want of a better description it lies somewhere towards the top end of the bottom half of Intel's current CPU line-up. In other words, it's ki...
As well as looking at the CPU's performance we also gave the onboard GPU a quick run through. We started with the very undemanding ”TrackMania Nations”, which is a really fun casual 3D racing game that can look quite impressive on top hardware but also sc...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-07-31 17:53:31
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Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs with the new Clarkdale core take a significant step towards the mythical system-on-chip where the functions and features are delivered by a single chip, rather than the traditional CPU, chipset and GPU. As things stand you'd b...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-31 17:53:31
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The Intel range The Core i5 600 were introduced in January 2010. This series is solely made up of 2 core models with hyperthreading (see body of article). They also benefit from turbo mode that allows clock increases of 133 or 266 MHz depending on the...
Excellent overall performance, Hyperthreading, Turbo mode, Moderate energy consumption...
Very low performance graphics chip...
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Product Code: BX80616I5661 The Intel Core i5-661 CPU represents the next generation of mid-range processors that will power many of the new desktop PCs released this year. It runs at 3.33GHz and has two physical cores with Hyper-Threading, but, most...
With the Core i5-661, Intel has released a CPU that can just about do it all: it's a CPU, graphics controller, memory controller and PCI Express controller in one. It performed fast during our tests and its integrated graphics and reasonably cool runn...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 17:53:32
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We’ve already reviewed a processor from Intel’s latest Core i5 range, and we found that it was an excellent choice for anyone interested in 3D games or video editing (see the review of the i5-750 here).Despite its similar name, however, the new i5-661...
Integrated GMA HD graphics processor means fewer fans; decodes AVC and VC1 video...
Requires suitable motherboard to use graphics; uses newer and expensive DDR3 memory...
Ideal for media computers, but otherwise pick the i5-750 Good points Integrated GMA HD graphics processor means fewer fans; decodes AVC and VC1 video Bad points Requires suitable motherboard to use graphics; uses newer and expensive DDR3 memory...
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hardwareheaven.com Updated:
2011-07-31 17:53:32
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Today we're taking a look at the Core i5-661 processor along with the new H55/57 chipsets which feature Intel's new onboard graphics chip.
Core i5-661 and H55/H57It is hard not to be impressed by Intel’s latest CPU/GPU and Chipset launch. They have taken the already very impressive Core range of processors, created a high performing dual core model and added to it an integrated graphic...
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Intel has released its latest range of processors, codenamed Clarkdale. The new range of 32nm chips consists of both Core i3 and Core i5 branded models, all with built-in graphics processors. This Core i5-661 has the second fastest clock speed of all t...
A decent dual-core processor with integrated graphics, but true quad-core models are available for less...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 17:53:32
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We’ve already reviewed a processor from Intel’s latest Core i5 range, and we found that it was an excellent choice for anyone interested in 3D games or video editing (see the review of the i5-750 here).Despite its similar name, however, the new i5-661...
Integrated GMA HD graphics processor means fewer fans; decodes AVC and VC1 video...
Requires suitable motherboard to use graphics; uses newer and expensive DDR3 memory...
Ideal for media computers, but otherwise pick the i5-750...
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Four months ago, I called Intel’s Lynnfield design the company’s mainstream magnum opus. The Core i5-750, specifically, rose to the top of our test lab’s pile of processors as a solid performer, overclocker, and overall value at less than $200. But is...
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techradar.com Updated:
2011-07-31 17:53:34
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Tick-tock goes the Intel PC processor clock.
Fab dual-core performance, Keeps Intel's 32nm transistors on track...
Mediocre GPU performance, Doubts about CPU-GPU fusion tech...
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We know what you're thinking about the Core i5 661. A new commodity-class CPU from Intel is hardly the stuff of performance PC legends. Especially one with just two execution cores. Here in the cold environs of early 2010, surely quad-core or more is w...
Great performance for a dual-core chip...
Too expensive, Horrible graphics stability, CPU-GPU combo is a worry for thermals...
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Back in mid 2006 Intel released their Core 2 range of processors, which went on to dominate the CPU market for about three years. Their combination of price, performance and availability, particularly the mainstream Core 2 Duo lineup, made them better...
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Intel's Core i5-661 CPU represents the next generation of mid-range processors that will power many of the new desktop PCs released this year. It runs at 3.33GHz and has two physical cores with Hyper-Threading, but, most importantly, it's one of Intel's first 32 nanometre (nm) CPUs and one of the first to feature a built-in Intel HD graphics processor. Click here for specs on Intel Core i5-661The main differences between the Core i5-661 and the Core i5-750 (the first Core i5 CPU, released la...
Built-in graphics chip, Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, fast, runs cool...
Requires a motherboard upgrade if you want to make the most of it, heat-sink design is still awkward...
With the Core i5-661, Intel has released a CPU that can just about do it all: it's a CPU, graphics controller, memory controller and PCI Express controller in one. It performed fast during our tests and its integrated graphics and reasonably cool runnings...
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atomicmpc.com.au Updated:
2011-11-07 18:25:33
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With the high end market firmly in control through current Core i7 Nehalem chippery, Intel could afford to release the 32nm Westmere line slowly, this time starting from the low-end to test the waters and fine-tune the core before releasing the high-en...
Really low power, decent performance. Integrated GPU seems to affect overclocking initially, as expected...
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Most of the Intel processors I have looked at in the past were geared more towards the enthusiast, but this offering from Intel is geared straight at the mainstream user. As more and more personal computers reach the point that they need an upgrade, t...
32nm, Built in GPU, Price, Great Blue Ray play back, Applications ready to take advantage of the IGP, Low power consumption, Windows 7 enhancements...
DH55TC Make sure you follow the memory QVL...
The Core i5 661 and DH55TC motherboard proved to be a potent combination when tested in its environment. Even in the testing used here at OCC, it delivered decent results by comparison. If you are thinking of using the on-chip GPU as your primary grap...
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In recent years, Intel used Nehalem architecture to push both a high end platform with their Bloomfield-based CPUs and their newly released Lynnfield generation of LGA1156 chips. Today they reveal their more moderately-priced Westmere series with the...
After hearing AMD talk for years about the Fusion CPU + GPU concept being the future of computing, it's a bit surprising that Intel is the first one out of the gate with a product to market. However, we will take it any way we can get it. Mind you, it...
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In 2009 Intel seemed to be on a serious roll, almost unstoppable as they answered every one of AMD’s offerings. Even when AMD dropped their prices to create a better price/performance option, Intel simply launched the 1156 Lynnfield. Even the least...
I think that Intel is on to something with Clarkdale and the move to a CPU + a GPU. Sure, they took the idea from AMD who talked about this long ago, but AMD failed to execute on the concept. Personally I think that prior to hitting the process siz...
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The CPU landscape is really complex. Both AMD and Intel offer tons of different models. But how would today’s processors perform if they didn't have multiple cores? We take 16 different CPUs and compare them all using a single core running at 3 GHz. Ev...
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In May this year, AMD officially launched its Trinity Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) that features the next generation APU architecture. It is built on a mature 32nm SOI process technology, using a second revision of the Bulldozer architecture. At its...
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NameCPU: Intel Core i5 661Summary:It's not for gamers, but the Core i5 is great for HD movie playback.Rating:4/5RRP:$335Contact:intel.co.nzBack in mid 2006 Intel released their Core 2 range of processors, which went on to dominate the CPU market for about...
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Intel is a company that makes computer chips. Millions upon millions of computer chips that end up powering the vast majority of server, desktop, and mobile machines sold today.Intel also likes to be in total control of the entire chip-making proces...
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2009 was supposed to be the year we got the first processor with an integrated graphics core on the chip package itself. Sort of like what AMD promised way back in 2008 for its Fusion initiative. Things however did not go according to the roadmap and we h...
As the first processor to have its graphics core right beside it, Clarkdale can be a bit underwhelming when it comes to its key feature - graphics. Of course, expectations should be lowered instantly on seeing its 0'integrated' nature, more so when the gr...
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2009 was supposed to be the year we got the first processor with an integrated graphics core on the chip package itself. Sort of like what AMD promised way back in 2008 for its Fusion initiative. Things however did not go according to the roadmap and w...
As the first processor to have its graphics core right beside it, Clarkdale can be a bit underwhelming when it comes to its key feature - graphics. Of course, expectations should be lowered instantly on seeing its 0'integrated' nature, more so when the...
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