Core i5-2560M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2560M

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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 i5-2560M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,757 Rank: 1058
Rank Name Score Visual
1054 Core i5-4258U 4,761
+0.1%
1055 Pentium G4560T 4,760
+0.1%
1056 Core i5-3330S 4,760
+0.1%
1057 Core i5-8210Y 4,758
+0%
1058 Core i5-2560M 4,757
1059 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,757
+0%
1060 Celeron G3920 4,756
+-0%
1061 Core i7-2600S 4,756
+-0%
1062 Core i5-3360M 4,756
+-0%
1063 Pentium Gold G6405 4,756
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2560M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,551 Rank: 1155
Rank Name Score Visual
1151 Athlon X4 880K 4,557
+0.1%
1152 Core 2 Duo T5800 4,557
+0.1%
1153 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,553
+0%
1154 Xeon W3530 4,552
+0%
1155 Core i5-2560M 4,551
1156 Core i5-4300M 4,550
+-0%
1157 Core i7-4550U 4,550
+-0%
1158 Xeon L5638 4,550
+-0%
1159 Xeon W3520 4,549
+-0%
1160 Core i7-6498DU 4,548
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2560M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,894 Rank: 1011
Rank Name Score Visual
1007 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,897
+0.1%
1008 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,897
+0.1%
1009 Core i5-2500S 4,895
+0%
1010 FX-4170 4,895
+0%
1011 Core i5-2560M 4,894
1012 Core m3-8100Y 4,894
+0%
1013 Xeon Gold 5117 4,893
+-0%
1014 Core i5-3550 4,893
+-0%
1015 Xeon Gold 6138 4,892
+-0%
1016 Xeon D-1528 4,892
+-0%

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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 i5-2560M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1265
Rank Name Score Visual
1261 Core i5-680 4,535
+0%
1262 Core i5-8210Y 4,535
+0%
1263 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,535
+0%
1264 Celeron G3920 4,534
+0%
1265 Core i5-2560M 4,534
1266 Core i3-2130 4,534
+0%
1267 Pentium G2130 4,534
+0%
1268 Pentium G3220 4,534
+0%
1269 Core i3-3220T 4,534
+0%
1270 Core i5-4310U 4,534
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2560M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,524 Rank: 1192
Rank Name Score Visual
1188 Core i3-3240 4,525
+0%
1189 Core i7-3520M 4,525
+0%
1190 A10-5700 4,525
+0%
1191 A6-3670 4,525
+0%
1192 Core i5-2560M 4,524
1193 Core i7-5650U 4,524
+0%
1194 Core i7-4558U 4,524
+0%
1195 Xeon E5462 4,524
+0%
1196 Core i5-680 4,524
+0%
1197 Core i3-3225 4,523
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2560M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,541 Rank: 1152
Rank Name Score Visual
1148 FX-4320 4,542
+0%
1149 Athlon X4 870K 4,542
+0%
1150 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,541
+0%
1151 Core i5-7Y54 4,541
+0%
1152 Core i5-2560M 4,541
1153 Core i5-4350U 4,541
+0%
1154 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,540
+-0%
1155 Core i3-2130 4,540
+-0%
1156 Core i5-5200U 4,540
+-0%
1157 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,540
+-0%

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Core i5-2560M Details

Ranked #1011 in single-core performance and #1058 overall, the Intel Core i5-2560M delivers a surprisingly robust single-threaded performance for a processor released in 2012. With a single-core score of 4894 and an overall score of 4757, it holds its own against more modern, lower-power chips in the single-threaded domain, though its multicore capabilities are clearly limited by today's standards. As of March 2026, the Core i5-2560M is a legacy mobile processor, originally designed for laptops and thin ultrabooks, and its performance reflects a generation of computing focused on balance between power efficiency and productivity.

Built on Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process, the Core i5-2560M features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Hyper-Threading. It operates at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.1 GHz, and includes a 3 MiB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. Its 35 W TDP and FCBGA-1023 package make it suitable for mobile devices where power efficiency and thermal control are critical.

The integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU features 12 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz, boosting to 1300 MHz in burst mode. It supports up to two displays and is capable of handling light gaming and multimedia tasks, though it is no match for modern discrete or integrated graphics solutions. The CPU supports a range of advanced features including AES-NI, AVX, Intel VT-x and VT-d, and Intel vPro technology, making it a capable platform for business and enterprise use cases at the time of its release.

In multicore performance, the Core i5-2560M scores 4551, placing it at #1155 among 2060 processors, which highlights a notable gap between its single-core and multicore strengths. While it competes closely with newer low-power CPUs in single-threaded workloads, it falls behind in multi-threaded applications such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or virtualization, where modern processors with more cores and higher thread counts dominate.

Despite being over a decade old, the Core i5-2560M remains a relevant example of Intel's early 2010s mobile design philosophy—prioritizing efficiency, integrated graphics, and multi-threading for mainstream productivity. For users still running older systems or maintaining legacy hardware, it offers a reliable balance of performance and power. However, for modern workloads, even entry-level current-generation CPUs significantly outperform it in both single-core and multicore domains.
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Intel Core i5-2560M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2560M
Family: Core
Series: i5-2000
Model Number: i5-2560M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Package: FCBGA-1023
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.62 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES RdRand CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX IPT SHA Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA QAT
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