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Core i5 M 560

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.66 GHz, Arrandale.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 45.1% (927th of 1442)

Based on 25 user benchmarks.  Device: 0000000000020655 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 560 @ 2.67GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 45.1% Great: 48%
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 32%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5 M 560 averaged 54.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 63.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 69Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5 M 560 is just 10.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5 M 560 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 157Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 159Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 25 samples)
Rank 92745.1%
Min Avg Max
38 Memory 63.8 71.9
25.2 1-Core 69 80.3
8.8 2-Core 116 148
50.1% 83 Pts
Min Avg Max
33.4 4-Core 154 185
29.5 8-Core 159 185
20.9% 156 Pts
Min Avg Max
63 64-Core 157 186
9.7% 157 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz
47.4% Average
Memory 64.9
1-Core 74.5
2-Core 148
55% 95.6 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 174
23% 175 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
47% Average
Memory 63.8
1-Core 72.3
2-Core 126
52% 87.3 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 179
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 109
7% 109 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 65
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 130
53% 90.1 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 166
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 63.4
1-Core 78.1
2-Core 132
54% 91 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 173
23% 173 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz
37.7% Below average
Memory 61.6
1-Core 32.7
2-Core 66.5
36% 53.6 Pts
4-Core 82.7
8-Core 82.8
11% 82.8 Pts
64-Core 83.2
5% 83.2 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
37.7% Below average
Memory 65.1
1-Core 80.3
2-Core 64.4
47% 69.9 Pts
4-Core 59.1
8-Core 82.8
9% 70.9 Pts
64-Core 80.8
5% 80.8 Pts
Micro-FCPGA, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
21.7% Poor
Memory 38
1-Core 67.1
2-Core 8.8
29% 38 Pts
4-Core 33.4
8-Core 29.5
4% 31.5 Pts
64-Core 63
4% 63 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: NEC PC-VK26MDZCB

CPU
Core i5 M 560IntelBench 45%, 25 samples2x
GPU
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples1x
SSD
CS900 240GBPNY  $20Bench 73%, 61,417 samples1x
RAM
M471B5773CHS-CK0 2x2GBSamsungBench 41%, 443 samples1x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 31% - Below average Total price: $20

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-560M Processor (3M Cache, 2.66 GHz)
Code NameArrandale
Launch DateQ3'10
Processor Numberi5-560M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.66 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.20 GHz
Bus Speed2.5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency500.00 MHz
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency766.00 MHz
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 800/1066
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth17.1 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions36-bit
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech1.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package SizerPGA 37.5mmx 37.5mm, BGA 34mmx28mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedBGA1288, PGA988
Processing Die Size81 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors382 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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