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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-560M vs Core i7-620M

The Core i5-560M is slightly slower than the Core i7-620M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $332

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-620M has 1 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Core i5-560M Logo
Core i5-560M
2.667 GHz
Intel Core i7-620M Logo
Core i7-620M
2.677 GHz
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Intel Core i7-620M Logo
Core i7-620M
3.333 GHz

Core i7-620M boosts 4% higher.

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Intel BGA 1288
Arrandale
Codenamehelp
Arrandale
Mobile
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Mobile
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
HD Graphics (Ironlake)
DDR3
RAMhelp
1066 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-560M or Core i7-620M?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-560M or Core i7-620M?expand_more
The Core i5-560M is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-560M worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 7/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-560M and Core i7-620M?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-560M scores 7/100, Core i7-620M scores 7/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-560M or Core i7-620M bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-560M or Core i7-620M?expand_more
The Core i5-560M is the stronger pick at 7/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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