Pentium 2117U vs Core i5-560UM

Pentium 2117U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 2117U

2 / 2

1,009

0.0%

1,015

+0.6%

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 Pentium 2117U is positioned at rank 117 and the Core i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Pentium 2117U 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 Pentium 2117U

#105

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

291%

#106

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

287%

#107

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

263%

#108

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

262%

#109

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

259%

#111

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

251%

#112

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

240%

#113

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

240%

#114

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

233%

#117

Pentium 2117U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-560UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium 2117U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium 2117U	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 2117U	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Pentium 2117U Benchmark Check

Core i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 2117U and Core i5-560UM

Pentium 2117U

The Pentium 2117U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,009 points. Launch price was $134.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 2117U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium 2117U versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 16.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-560UM (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Pentium 2117U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2117U scores 1,009 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-560UM. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2117U vs 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Pentium 2117U	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.13 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+35%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,009	1,015

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 2117U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 2117U	Core i5-560UM
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 2117U) / true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium 2117U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.