Pentium J2850 vs Core i5-560UM

Pentium J2850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium J2850

4 / 4

1,016

+0.1%

1,015

0.0%

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 J2850 is positioned at rank 1057 and the Core i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Pentium J2850 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 J2850

#1045

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2714%

#1046

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2674%

#1047

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2455%

#1048

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2444%

#1049

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2422%

#1051

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2339%

#1052

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2242%

#1053

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2239%

#1054

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2179%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

100%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

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 Pentium J2850 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-560UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium J2850	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($94)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium J2850 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 62% cheaper ($94 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium J2850	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+166%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($94)	⚠️ 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 J2850 Benchmark Check

Core i5-560UM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium J2850 and Core i5-560UM

Pentium J2850

The Pentium J2850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,016 points. Launch price was $94.

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 J2850 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-560UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium J2850 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 11.9% clock advantage for the Pentium J2850 (base: 2.41 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Pentium J2850 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J2850 scores 1,016 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium J2850. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2850 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Pentium J2850	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+13%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	2.41 GHz+81%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-D (2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,016	1,015

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J2850 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium J2850	Core i5-560UM
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	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 J2850) / true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium J2850 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.