Testseek.com 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
(79%)
116 Reviews
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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...
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...
Published: 2010-03-28, Author: Paul , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
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 ...
