Core i3-560

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-560

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-560 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,360 Rank: 1456
Rank Name Score Visual
1452 Intel Pentium P6200 4,364
+0.1%
1453 Core i3-3110M 4,362
+0%
1454 A4-6320 4,362
+0%
1455 Phenom 9850 4,360
+0%
1456 Core i3-560 4,360
1457 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,359
+-0%
1458 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,358
+-0%
1459 Xeon E5630 4,358
+-0%
1460 Pentium G630 4,357
-0.1%
1461 Athlon II X2 270 4,357
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-560 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,364 Rank: 1545
Rank Name Score Visual
1541 A10-5800K 4,365
+0%
1542 Core i7-640M 4,365
+0%
1543 A8-5500 4,364
+0%
1544 A8-7200P 4,364
+0%
1545 Core i3-560 4,364
1546 Core i3-2100 4,362
+-0%
1547 Core i3-4000M 4,362
+-0%
1548 Core i7-620M 4,362
+-0%
1549 Pentium Silver N5000 4,361
-0.1%
1550 A10-7300 4,361
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-560 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,357 Rank: 1433
Rank Name Score Visual
1429 PRO A10-8750B 4,361
+0.1%
1430 Phenom II X4 B55 4,360
+0.1%
1431 Xeon X5450 4,358
+0%
1432 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,358
+0%
1433 Core i3-560 4,357
1434 Core i7-940 4,356
+-0%
1435 Athlon II X2 270 4,355
+-0%
1436 A8-7500 4,354
-0.1%
1437 Core i3-5005U 4,352
-0.1%
1438 Core i3-550 4,351
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-560 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1403
Rank Name Score Visual
1399 Core i3-6006U 4,518
+0%
1400 Atom C3538 4,518
+0%
1401 Core i3-5015U 4,518
+0%
1402 Core i3-5005U 4,518
+0%
1403 Core i3-560 4,518
1404 Core i3-530 4,518
+0%
1405 Phenom II X3 B75 4,518
+0%
1406 Celeron G3900T 4,517
+-0%
1407 Celeron J3455 4,517
+-0%
1408 Celeron G1620 4,517
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-560 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1355
Rank Name Score Visual
1351 Core i5-2430M 4,496
+0%
1352 Pentium G3258 4,496
+0%
1353 Xeon E5405 4,496
+0%
1354 Core i7-640M 4,496
+0%
1355 Core i3-560 4,496
1356 Pentium G4400T 4,495
+-0%
1357 Core i5-7Y57 4,495
+-0%
1358 Core i5-2435M 4,495
+-0%
1359 Celeron G4930T 4,495
+-0%
1360 Celeron G3930TE 4,495
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-560 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,503 Rank: 1389
Rank Name Score Visual
1385 Core i3-2328M 4,503
+0%
1386 Phenom II X4 B45 4,503
+0%
1387 A8-3800 4,503
+0%
1388 Pentium G3250T 4,503
+0%
1389 Core i3-560 4,503
1390 A8-6500B 4,503
+0%
1391 Athlon II X4 640 4,502
+-0%
1392 Pentium G2010 4,502
+-0%
1393 Athlon II X4 635 4,502
+-0%
1394 A10-5750M 4,502
+-0%

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Core i3-560 Details

The Intel Core i3-560, launched in August 2010, remains a notable entry in the early days of Intel's Core i3 lineup, built on the Clarkdale architecture. While it may seem dated by today's standards, it offered a compelling balance of performance and efficiency for its time, particularly in the budget and mainstream desktop markets. At its core, the processor features two physical cores with Intel Hyper-Threading, enabling four threads, which was a significant advantage for multitasking and productivity workloads. Operating at a base frequency of 3.33 GHz, the i3-560 delivers strong single-threaded performance, especially considering its 32 nm manufacturing process and 73 W TDP. It uses the Socket 1156 platform and supports DDR3 memory at up to 1333 MT/s in dual-channel mode, providing adequate bandwidth for the era.

In terms of performance, the Core i3-560 holds an overall Passmark score of 4360, ranking it #1455 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core score of 4357 places it at #1433, highlighting its strength in applications that rely on raw clock speed and efficient single-threaded execution. The multicore score of 4364, ranking #1543, reflects its ability to handle moderately parallel workloads, though it trails behind more modern processors with higher core counts and wider memory support. Compared to its closest competitors, such as the A10-5800K and Phenom II X3 700e, the i3-560 holds its own in single-threaded tasks, but the gap widens in multi-threaded scenarios where modern CPUs dominate.

The processor integrates Intel HD Graphics, a capable solution for basic multimedia, light gaming, and video playback, though it lacks the power for modern gaming or GPU-intensive applications. It supports key Intel technologies like VT-x for hardware virtualization and a range of instruction sets including SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, ensuring compatibility with software from its era. The i3-560 also features a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential, which was typical for consumer-grade processors of its generation.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-560 is best suited for legacy systems, light office use, or as a low-cost upgrade for older desktops. While it no longer competes with modern CPUs in terms of raw performance, its efficiency and compatibility with Socket 1156 platforms make it a practical choice for basic computing needs. For users seeking more power, the current top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K represent a quantum leap in performance, underscoring how far the industry has come since the i3-560's release.
Frequently Compared

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Intel Core i3-560

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-560
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3333 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Clarkdale
Socket: Socket 1156
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 73 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 VT-x
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