Core i3-8145U vs Core i7-7560U

Core i3-8145U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Core i7-7560U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8145U

2 / 4

3,781

+0.6%

3,760

0.0%

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 Core i3-8145U is positioned at rank 587 and the Core i7-7560U is on rank 786, so the Core i3-8145U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

98%

#575

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

776%

#576

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

765%

#577

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

702%

#578

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

699%

#579

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

692%

#581

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

669%

#582

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

641%

#583

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

640%

#584

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

623%

#587

Core i3-8145U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7560U

#774

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1170%

#775

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1153%

#776

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1059%

#777

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1054%

#778

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1044%

#780

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1008%

#781

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

967%

#782

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

965%

#783

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

939%

#786

Core i7-7560U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-8145U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-7560U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-8145U	Core i7-7560U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-8145U	Core i7-7560U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i3-8145U Benchmark Check

Core i7-7560U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8145U and Core i7-7560U

Core i3-8145U

The Core i3-8145U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,781 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i7-7560U

The Core i7-7560U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,760 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-8145U and Core i7-7560U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7560U — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-8145U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-8145U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7560U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8145U scores 3,781 against the Core i7-7560U's 3,760 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-8145U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8145U vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7560U.

Feature	Core i3-8145U	Core i7-7560U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,781	3,760

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8145U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7560U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8145U versus 2133 on the Core i7-7560U — the Core i7-7560U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-8145U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-8145U) vs 12 (Core i7-7560U) — the Core i3-8145U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-8145U	Core i7-7560U
Socket	FCBGA1528	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	2133+53225%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+209715100%	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145U) vs true (Core i7-7560U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 620 (Core i3-8145U) and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (Core i7-7560U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145U targets Mobile, Core i7-7560U targets Mobile.