Athlon 5370 vs Core i5-560M
Athlon 5370
Core i5-560M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 5370 is positioned at rank 545 and the Core i5-560M is on rank 1121, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Core i5-560M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Core i5-560M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1410%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($225) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5370 and Core i5-560M
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-560M
The Core i5-560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,894 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5370 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-560M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-560M — a 37% clock advantage for the Core i5-560M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Athlon 5370 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-560M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5370 scores 1,906 against the Core i5-560M's 1,894 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 5370. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 247 vs 450, a 58.2% lead for the Core i5-560M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 636 vs 950 (39.6% advantage for the Core i5-560M).
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core i5-560M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.66 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,894 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 247 | 450+82% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 636 | 950+49% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5370 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-560M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Athlon 5370 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5370) vs 2 (Core i5-560M). PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon 5370) vs 16 (Core i5-560M) — the Core i5-560M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370) and HM55,HM57,PM55,QM57 (Core i5-560M).
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core i5-560M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 5370) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-560M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 (Athlon 5370) and Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Core i5-560M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget, Core i5-560M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-560M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core i5-560M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5370 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Core i5-560M debuted at $225.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core i5-560M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-76% | $225 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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