Testseek.com have collected 58 expert reviews of the Intel Core i5 655K 3.2GHz Socket 1156 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i5 655K 3.2GHz Socket 1156.
June 2010
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58 Reviews
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Abstract: The Core i5-655K is, on the other hand, considerably less compelling. Yes, dropping another $40 above the regular Core i5-650 might be worth it if you want to squeeze every drop of potential speed out of a semi-budget build, but shelling out another $68 and..
Abstract: When it comes to Intel processors, the word “unlocked” is not synonymous with low-priced mainstream products - it’s a feature normally reserved for flagship ‘Extreme Edition’ CPUs that bear higher price tags. Things are set to change today because Int...
Intel Core i7-875K: Unlocked multiplier for simplified overclocking. Costs a lot less than similar, locked CPU.Intel Core i5-655K: Unlocked multiplier for simplified overclocking.
Intel Core i7-875K: Aside from the multiplier, no other change in features from the Core i7-870.Intel Core i5-655K: Functionally identical to Core i5-650. System builders may not want to pay $40 more for overclocking privileges with only a dual-core chip.
If you're really into overclocking, you might like the extra opportunity afforded by the unlocked multiplier on the Core i5-655K. The Core i7-875K is a terrific deal for enthusiasts who like swimming in the mainstream. Buy it now...
Abstract: I'm sure Intel will be releasing more K models in the future, and when it does, there's little doubt each will hold a fair premium. Whether or not that premium is worth it again boils down to how much you value overclocking. If you're like me, and simply find a quick overclock and stick with it, then Intel's standard models are fine. If you're the type..
Abstract: But despite the excellent scaling you get from the company’s more advanced manufacturing technology, AMD’s Black Edition parts still come across as better values for the money, even when you overclock both parties involved to the limits of stability. With a slight massage to each model's price point, though, this story could easily..
Interesting... that's what this release of the K processors is. As stated in our introduction, there is quite a market for unlocked processors. See, recently Intel promised to start selling chips with unlocked multipliers that do not cost $1000 per un...
Performance and Overclockability I have pretty much made the case already but it bears repeating: the default performance of the new Core i7-875K and Core i5-655K fall right in line with the competing parts currently existing in Intel’s own product l...
Published: 2010-05-28, Author: Scott , review by: Techreport.com
Like I said, it's good to be king. Intel has calibrated its response to the Phenom II X6 quite carefully, and the result is a clean sweep. At stock clock speeds, the Core i7-875K is a better performer than the Phenom II X6 1090T—just a little bit in mu...
Strictly from a stock performance standpoint, the new Core i7-875K and Core i5-665K processors perform exactly like their locked counterparts, the Core i7-870 and Core i5-650. If you're not overclocking and taking advantage of the unlocked multipliers...
Intel definitely saw the need to do more to compete with AMD than release a very small amount of Extreme Edition CPUs at the highest $1000+ price point and the release of two new CPUs with unlocked cores for just a little above the retail price of thei...
