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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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 ...
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...
Abstract: 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 ...