i5-660 vs i5-4670S

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4670S
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.26
+116%
Core i5-660
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.51

Core i5-4670S outperforms Core i5-660 by a whopping 116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15892137
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.10
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.731.95
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$70

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4670S 3.26
+116%
i5-660 1.51

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4670S 5160
+115%
i5-660 2397

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4670S 1166
+139%
i5-660 487

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4670S 3190
+223%
i5-660 988

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.26 1.51
Recency 2 June 2013 7 January 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 73 Watt

i5-4670S has a 115.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 12.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4670S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-660 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4670S and Core i5-660, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i5-4670S
Core i5-4670S
Intel Core i5-660
Core i5-660

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4 32 votes

Rate Core i5-4670S on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.3 107 votes

Rate Core i5-660 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i5-4670S or Core i5-660, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.