Intel Core i3-560 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i3-560 was released in Q3/2010 and has 2 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1156. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i3-560 achieved a result of 510 points (single-core) or 1,252 points (multi-core).
Intel Core i3-560

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i3-560
Family: Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group: Intel Core i3 500 (4)
Architecture: Clarkdale
Technology: 32 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 1
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-560 has 2 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-560 is 3.33 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 2 / 4
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 2x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 3.33 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): --
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i3-560 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i3-560 has the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) installed, which has 12 streaming multiprocessors (24 shaders).

GPU name: Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
GPU frequency: 0.50 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 0.73 GHz
Compute units: 12
Shader: 24
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2010
Max. displays: 2
Generation: 5
Direct X: 10.1
Technology: 32 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 2 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): No
h264: Decode
VP8: No
VP9: No
AV1: No
AVC: Decode
VC-1: No
JPEG: No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i3-560 supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 21.3 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1066
DDR3-1333
17.1 GB/s
21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory: 16 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: Yes
PCIe: 2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth: 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i3-560 has a TDP of 73 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 73 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i3-560 is made in 32 nm and has 4.50 MB cache.

Technology: 32 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1156
L2-Cache: 0.50 MB
L3-Cache: 4.00 MB
AES-NI: No
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release date: Q3/2010
Release price: 117 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-560 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i3-3220 Intel Core i3-3220
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
558
Intel Core i3-3225 Intel Core i3-3225
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
558
Intel Core i5-2500T Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
557
Intel Core i3-560 Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
550
Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2630 v2
6C 12T @ 3.10 GHz
549
Intel Pentium G3450T Intel Pentium G3450T
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
547
Intel Core i7-930 Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz
541

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i3-2125 Intel Core i3-2125
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
1162
Intel Core i3-2120 Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
1140
Intel Core i3-3250T Intel Core i3-3250T
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1140
Intel Core i3-560 Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1136
Intel Celeron G3930 Intel Celeron G3930
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
1136
Intel Celeron G3920 Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
1136
Intel Pentium G4500T Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
1136

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.
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
512
Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
512
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
511
Intel Core i3-560 Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
510
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz
508
Intel Pentium G2030T Intel Pentium G2030T
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
508
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz
508

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 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1259
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1259
AMD A8-5500 AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
1258
Intel Core i3-560 Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1252
Intel Core i5-655K Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1252
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1252
AMD Athlon II X4 630 AMD Athlon II X4 630
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
1244

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 i3-530 Intel Core i3-530
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35
Intel Core i3-540 Intel Core i3-540
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35
Intel Core i3-550 Intel Core i3-550
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35
Intel Core i3-560 Intel Core i3-560
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35
Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711) Raspberry Pi 4 B (Broadcom BCM2711)
Broadcom VideoCore VI @ 0.50 GHz
32
Intel Atom N2600 Intel Atom N2600
Intel GMA 3600 @ 0.40 GHz
26
Intel Atom N2800 Intel Atom N2800
Intel GMA 3600 @ 0.40 GHz
26

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 Celeron G1820 Intel Celeron G1820
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
1690
Intel Pentium G2020 Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
1674
AMD Athlon II X3 435 AMD Athlon II X3 435
3C 3T @ 2.90 GHz
1670
Intel Core i3-560 Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz
1654
Intel Celeron G1840T Intel Celeron G1840T
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz
1635
Intel Celeron G1820T Intel Celeron G1820T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
1615
Intel Pentium G3220T Intel Pentium G3220T
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
1602

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