The
Intel Core i5-660, based on the advanced
Clarkdale architecture, represented a significant milestone at the time. It was one of the first desktop processors with an integrated graphics solution. The Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) offered users a convenient all-in-one solution directly on the chip.
Manufacturing using the state-of-the-art 32nm process was a real advancement at the time. This enabled a good balance of performance and energy consumption for everyday use. With 1 MB Level 2 and 4 MB Level 3 cache, it had sufficient fast memory access. The
Intel Core i5-660 provided a very solid foundation for everyday tasks.
It also supported PCIe 2.0, important for graphics cards and other expansion cards. We saw at the time how this CPU significantly influenced the computer world. Many users appreciated its versatility and reliability for office and multimedia applications. It was a reliable choice for many common applications of that time.
- Integrated Graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere))
- Advanced 32nm manufacturing
- Clarkdale Architecture
- Solid performance for everyday tasks