i3-560 vs i5-7640X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.43
+334%
Core i3-560
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.02

Core i5-7640X outperforms Core i3-560 by a whopping 334% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13382458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.980.06
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency3.741.32
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)29 August 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$190

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-7640X has 3200% better value for money than i3-560.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz0.33 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HDno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and Core i3-560.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7640X 4.43
+334%
i3-560 1.02

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7640X 7036
+332%
i3-560 1627

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-7640X 1777
+299%
i3-560 445

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-7640X 5301
+464%
i3-560 940

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.43 1.02
Recency 26 June 2017 29 August 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 73 Watt

i5-7640X has a 334.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i3-560, on the other hand, has 53.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7640X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-560 in performance tests.


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