Pentium 3560M vs Core i3-3217UE

Pentium 3560M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

Core i3-3217UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3560M

2 / 2

1,345

0.0%

1,362

+1.3%

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 3560M is positioned at rank 153 and the Core i3-3217UE is on rank 1187, so the Pentium 3560M 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 3560M

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

327%

#142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

322%

#143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

296%

#144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

295%

#145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

292%

#147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

282%

#148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

270%

#149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

270%

#150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

263%

#153

Pentium 3560M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3217UE

#1175

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4850%

#1176

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4779%

#1177

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4387%

#1178

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4367%

#1179

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4327%

#1181

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4179%

#1182

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4007%

#1183

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4000%

#1184

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3893%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

100%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

99%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

93%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

88%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

87%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 3560M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-3217UE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 3560M	Core i3-3217UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 3560M	Core i3-3217UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)

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 3560M Benchmark Check

Core i3-3217UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3560M and Core i3-3217UE

Pentium 3560M

The Pentium 3560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,345 points. Launch price was $134.

Core i3-3217UE

The Core i3-3217UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,362 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 3560M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3217UE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 3560M versus 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-3217UE — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium 3560M. The Pentium 3560M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-3217UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3560M scores 1,345 against the Core i3-3217UE's 1,362 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i3-3217UE. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 3560M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3217UE.

Feature	Pentium 3560M	Core i3-3217UE
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,345	1,362+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	353
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	790

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3560M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3217UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 3560M	Core i3-3217UE
Socket	PGA946	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3560M) / Yes (Core i3-3217UE). The Core i3-3217UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium 3560M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3217UE targets Embedded.