Core i5-7287U vs Core i7-7560U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-7287U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Core i7-7560U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7287U

2 / 4

3,743

0.0%

3,760

+0.5%

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 i5-7287U is positioned at rank 680 and the Core i7-7560U is on rank 786, so the Core i5-7287U 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 i5-7287U

#668

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

941%

#669

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

927%

#670

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

851%

#671

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

847%

#672

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

839%

#674

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

811%

#675

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

777%

#676

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

776%

#677

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

755%

#680

Core i5-7287U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

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 i7-7560U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-7287U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-7287U	Core i7-7560U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-7287U	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 i5-7287U Benchmark Check

Core i7-7560U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7287U and Core i7-7560U

Core i5-7287U

The Core i5-7287U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,743 points. Launch price was $304.

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 i5-7287U and Core i7-7560U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7287U versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7560U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-7560U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-7287U scores 3,743 against the Core i7-7560U's 3,760 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-7560U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-7287U	Core i7-7560U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+38%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,743	3,760

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1356 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to 2133 memory speed. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 12 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7287U) and Kaby Lake-U (Core i7-7560U).

Feature	Core i5-7287U	Core i7-7560U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133	2133
Max RAM Capacity	32	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (Core i5-7287U) 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 i5-7287U targets Mobile, Core i7-7560U targets Mobile.

Feature	Core i5-7287U	Core i7-7560U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650	Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	true
Target Use	Mobile	Mobile