Core i5-560M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-560M

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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 i5-560M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,306 Rank: 1520
Rank Name Score Visual
1516 Pentium G620 4,309
+0.1%
1517 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,309
+0.1%
1518 A6-5400B 4,309
+0.1%
1519 Core i3-2312M 4,308
+0%
1520 Core i5-560M 4,306
1521 Pentium B980 4,305
+-0%
1522 A6-3670 4,305
+-0%
1523 A6-5400K 4,305
+-0%
1524 Pentium 4405U 4,304
+-0%
1525 Athlon II X4 635 4,304
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-560M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,352 Rank: 1575
Rank Name Score Visual
1571 FX-9800P 4,353
+0%
1572 FX-7600P 4,353
+0%
1573 Core i5-3339Y 4,353
+0%
1574 A6-7310 4,352
+0%
1575 Core i5-560M 4,352
1576 Core i5-540M 4,352
+0%
1577 Celeron G4930T 4,351
+-0%
1578 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 4,351
+-0%
1579 A10-4600M 4,351
+-0%
1580 A6-3420M 4,351
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-560M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,275 Rank: 1512
Rank Name Score Visual
1508 Core 2 Quad Q9400 4,279
+0.1%
1509 Core i7-860S 4,278
+0.1%
1510 Athlon II X4 645 4,276
+0%
1511 Xeon W3505 4,276
+0%
1512 Core i5-560M 4,275
1513 A6-5357M 4,273
+-0%
1514 Core 2 Quad Q8400 4,271
-0.1%
1515 A10-9620P 4,270
-0.1%
1516 Core i5-4200U 4,266
-0.2%
1517 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,266
-0.2%

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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 i5-560M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,511 Rank: 1455
Rank Name Score Visual
1451 A6-7400K 4,511
+0%
1452 Pentium 2020M 4,511
+0%
1453 A4-6320 4,511
+0%
1454 Core i3-4030U 4,511
+0%
1455 Core i5-560M 4,511
1456 Pentium 3825U 4,511
+0%
1457 Pentium 2030M 4,511
+0%
1458 Pentium G2020T 4,511
+0%
1459 A4-7300 4,511
+0%
1460 Pentium 3550M 4,510
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-560M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1405
Rank Name Score Visual
1401 Core i3-4000M 4,489
+0%
1402 Core i3-3110M 4,489
+0%
1403 A10-7400P 4,489
+0%
1404 Core i3-2100T 4,489
+0%
1405 Core i5-560M 4,489
1406 Phenom II X3 705e 4,489
+0%
1407 Core i3-6006U 4,488
+-0%
1408 Pentium G3220 4,488
+-0%
1409 Celeron G1850 4,488
+-0%
1410 Core m7-6Y75 4,487
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-560M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1467
Rank Name Score Visual
1463 Phenom II X3 705e 4,492
+0%
1464 Pentium G640 4,491
+0%
1465 Pentium N4200 4,491
+0%
1466 A10-5745M 4,491
+0%
1467 Core i5-560M 4,491
1468 Core i7-2610UE 4,490
+-0%
1469 Athlon II X3 455 4,490
+-0%
1470 Phenom II X3 710 4,490
+-0%
1471 Core i5-4300Y 4,490
+-0%
1472 Celeron G1820TE 4,490
+-0%

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Core i5-560M Details

The Intel Core i5-560M, launched in September 2010, is a mobile processor built on the Arrandale architecture using a 32 nm process. With a base clock of 2.667 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.2 GHz, it delivers performance typical of its era, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to manage four threads across its two physical cores. The chip features a 3 MB L3 cache and operates at a TDP of 35 W, making it efficient for portable systems of its time. It uses the rPGA socket and supports DDR3 memory, with PCIe 2.0 for connectivity. Despite being over a decade old, the processor remains notable for its balanced performance and integrated virtualization support, including VT-x and VT-d, which enhance virtual machine performance.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-560M achieves an Overall Score of 4306, ranking #1520 out of 2060 CPUs, with a Singlecore Score of 4275 (#1512) and a Multicore Score of 4352 (#1574). These results place it slightly behind several contemporary Intel processors such as the Core i5-480M and Core i5-3339Y, which share similar performance profiles. However, it outperforms a range of older and lower-tier CPUs, including the A6-3420M and Celeron G4930T. While its single-core performance is strong relative to its peers, its multicore score reveals a modest gap compared to modern processors, reflecting the limitations of its dual-core design and 32 nm process node.

The Core i5-560M's performance is competitive within its original market segment, offering a capable platform for general computing, multimedia playback, and light productivity tasks. Its integrated virtualization features and support for modern instruction sets like SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 make it suitable for software development and virtualization use cases in older systems. However, its age and lack of support for newer technologies such as AVX-512 or DDR4 memory limit its relevance in today's computing landscape.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-560M is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or educational environments where understanding older architectures is beneficial. While it no longer competes with current high-end processors—where scores exceed 12,000 in multicore tests—it remains a reliable example of early 2010s mobile computing design. Its 35 W TDP and efficient power delivery highlight Intel's focus on balancing performance and thermal constraints in mobile devices during that period.
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Intel Core i5-560M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-560M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2667 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Core Name: Arrandale
Socket: Socket G1
Package: rPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 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 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d
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