Intel Core i7-680UM vs Intel Core i5-560UM

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Intel Core i7-680UM CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-560UM
Intel Core i7-680UM Intel Core i5-560UM

CPU comparison

Intel Core i7-680UM or Intel Core i5-560UM - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Core i7-680UM has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.53 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-680UM was released in Q3/2010.

The Intel Core i5-560UM has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.13 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-560UM was released in Q3/2010.
Intel Core i7 (298) Family Intel Core i5 (331)
Intel Core i7 600 (3) CPU group Intel Core i5 500 (3)
1 Generation 1
Arrandale Architecture Arrandale
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-680UM is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.46 GHz (2.53 GHz). The Intel Core i5-560UM has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.33 GHz (2.13 GHz).

Intel Core i7-680UM Characteristic Intel Core i5-560UM
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
1.46 GHz Frequency 1.33 GHz
2.53 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 2.13 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i7-680UM Characteristic Intel Core i5-560UM
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

Intel HD Graphics Ironlake (Arrandale) GPU Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
0.17 GHz GPU frequency 0.50 GHz
0.50 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
5 GPU Generation 5
45 nm Technology 32 nm
0 Max. displays 2
12 Compute units 12
-- Shader 24
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
10.1 DirectX Version 10.1

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Intel HD Graphics Ironlake (Arrandale) GPU Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i7-680UM supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-560UM can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.

Intel Core i7-680UM Characteristic Intel Core i5-560UM
DDR3-800 Memory DDR3-800
8 GB Max. Memory 8 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
12.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
No ECC No
4.00 MB L2 Cache 3.00 MB
-- L3 Cache --
2.0 PCIe version 2.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-680UM has a TDP of 18 W, that of the Intel Core i5-560UM is 18 W.

Intel Core i7-680UM Characteristic Intel Core i5-560UM
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
105 °C Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-680UM has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i5-560UM cache has a total of 3.00 MB.

Intel Core i7-680UM Characteristic Intel Core i5-560UM
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
BGA 1288 Socket BGA 1288
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows, Linux
Q3/2010 Release date Q3/2010
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i7-680UM Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 2.53 GHz
419 (100%)
Intel Core i5-560UM Intel Core i5-560UM
2C 4T @ 2.13 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i7-680UM Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
820 (100%)
Intel Core i5-560UM Intel Core i5-560UM
2C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i7-680UM Intel Core i7-680UM
Intel HD Graphics Ironlake (Arrandale) @ 0.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-560UM Intel Core i5-560UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i7-680UM Intel Core i7-680UM
2C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
1204 (100%)
Intel Core i5-560UM Intel Core i5-560UM
2C 4T @ 1.33 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i7-680UM Intel Core i5-560UM
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