Core 2 Duo E8235 vs Core i5-560UM

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560UM

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Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7227%

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Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7121%

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Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6537%

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Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6507%

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Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6448%

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Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6227%

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Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5970%

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Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5961%

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Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5800%

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Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

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Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

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C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

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Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

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Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

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Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

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Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

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Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

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Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

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Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

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Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E8235 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-560UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E8235 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 92% cheaper ($20 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1156%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Duo E8235 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core i5-560UM

Core 2 Duo E8235

The Core 2 Duo E8235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i5-560UM

The Core i5-560UM 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 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E8235 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8235 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8235 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8235 scores 1,020 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8235.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+31%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+111%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+1100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,020	1,015

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core i5-560UM
Socket	P	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo E8235) / true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Core 2 Duo E8235 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.