Pentium D 960 vs Core i5-560UM

CPU

GPU

Pentium D 960

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2006

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 960

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,015

+1.0%

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 D 960 is positioned at rank 1104 and the Core i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Pentium D 960 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 D 960

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

162352%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

153406%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

111385%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

33556%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

26580%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

23252%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13318%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

13144%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

11968%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

11967%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

11833%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

11514%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11353%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11307%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

11204%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

100%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

95%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

93%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

88%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

82%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

77%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

76%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

73%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

66%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

65%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

65%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

65%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

64%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

63%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

61%

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 Trade-off: The Pentium D 960 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-560UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium D 960	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium D 960 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 94% cheaper ($15 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium D 960	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1550%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ 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 D 960 Benchmark Check

Core i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 960 and Core i5-560UM

Pentium D 960

The Pentium D 960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $523.

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 D 960 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium D 960 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 51.3% clock advantage for the Pentium D 960 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Pentium D 960 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 960 scores 1,005 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-560UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium D 960 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Pentium D 960	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+69%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+171%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,005	1,015

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 960 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D 960	Core i5-560UM
Socket	LGA775	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
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 D 960) / true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium D 960 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.