Core i7-5600U vs Core i7-5650U

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 i7-5600U is positioned at rank 341 and the Core i7-5650U is on rank 592, so the Core i7-5600U 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 i7-5600U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

96%

#329

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#330

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#331

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#332

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#333

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#335

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#336

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

403%

#337

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#338

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#341

Core i7-5600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5650U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#579

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

782%

#580

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#581

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#582

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#583

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#585

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#586

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

646%

#587

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

645%

#588

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#592

Core i7-5650U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-5600U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-5650U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-5600U	Core i7-5650U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-5600U	Core i7-5650U
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 i7-5600U Benchmark Check

Core i7-5650U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5600U and Core i7-5650U

Core i7-5600U

The Core i7-5600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,011 points. Launch price was $393.

Core i7-5650U

The Core i7-5650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-5600U and Core i7-5650U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-5600U versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-5650U — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-5600U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-5600U scores 3,011 against the Core i7-5650U's 3,000 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5600U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-5600U	Core i7-5650U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+3%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+18%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	3,011	3,000