Pentium 3560Y vs E-350
Pentium 3560Y
E-350
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 Pentium 3560Y is positioned at rank 1160 and the E-350 is on rank 854, so the E-350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3560Y
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3560Y | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3560Y | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium 3560Y and E-350
Pentium 3560Y
The Pentium 3560Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3560Y and E-350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Pentium 3560Y versus 1.6 GHz on the E-350 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the E-350. The Pentium 3560Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the E-350 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3560Y scores 1,055 against the E-350's 1,049 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium 3560Y. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3560Y vs 0 kB on the E-350.
| Feature | Pentium 3560Y | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-45% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,049 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3560Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E-350 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3560Y | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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