Core i5-560UM vs Pentium E5400

CPU

GPU

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Pentium E5400

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-560UM

2 / 4

1,015

+0.8%

1,007

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 i5-560UM is positioned at rank 1224 and the Pentium E5400 is on rank 830, so the Pentium E5400 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 i5-560UM

#1212

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7227%

#1213

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7121%

#1214

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6537%

#1215

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6507%

#1216

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6448%

#1218

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6227%

#1219

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5970%

#1220

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5961%

#1221

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5800%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5400

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17024%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16086%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11680%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3519%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2787%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2438%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1397%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1378%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1255%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1255%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1241%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1207%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1190%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1186%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1175%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

99%

#829

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

100%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

100%

#831

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

100%

#832

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

100%

#834

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

99%

#835

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#836

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

99%

#837

Pentium G645

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#839

Pentium G630

MSRP: $75|Avg: $46

99%

#840

Core i5-2550K

MSRP: $235|Avg: $46

98%

#841

Athlon II X4 600e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#842

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#843

Core i7-4785T

MSRP: $306|Avg: $32

98%

#844

Core i5-4690S

MSRP: $306|Avg: $189

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium E5400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-560UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-560UM	Pentium E5400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($49)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E5400 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($49 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-560UM	Pentium E5400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+406%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($49)

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 i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Pentium E5400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-560UM and Pentium E5400

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.

Pentium E5400

The Pentium E5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,007 points. Launch price was $55.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-560UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium E5400's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium E5400 — a 23.6% clock advantage for the Pentium E5400 (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-560UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E5400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-560UM scores 1,015 against the Pentium E5400's 1,007 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-560UM. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5400.

Feature	Core i5-560UM	Pentium E5400
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz	2.7 GHz+27%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	2.7 GHz+103%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB (total)+300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,015	1,007

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-560UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-560UM	Pentium E5400
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-560UM) / not specified (Pentium E5400). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium E5400 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.