CPU
GPU
Core i7-7560U
Core i5-7287U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-7560U is positioned at rank 786 and the Core i5-7287U is on rank 680, so the Core i5-7287U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7560U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7287U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7560U | Core i5-7287U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7560U | Core i5-7287U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7560U and Core i5-7287U
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-7560U and Core i5-7287U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7560U versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7287U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-7560U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-7560U scores 3,760 against the Core i5-7287U's 3,743 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-7560U. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-7560U | Core i5-7287U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| 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 | 3,760 | 3,743 |
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 i7-7560U) and Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7287U).
| Feature | Core i7-7560U | Core i5-7287U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (Core i7-7560U) and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (Core i5-7287U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7560U targets Mobile, Core i5-7287U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i7-7560U | Core i5-7287U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | Mobile |
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