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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-620M vs Core i5-560M

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

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Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games
Available for $332

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Is 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-620M

208FPS

Core i5-560M

208FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-620M

126FPS

Core i5-560M

124FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-620M

186FPS

Core i5-560M

186FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-620M

146FPS

Core i5-560M

146FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-620M

328FPS

Core i5-560M

329FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-620M

524FPS

Core i5-560M

524FPS

Minecraft2011

Valorant2020

539FPS

539FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-620M

Core i5-560M

Similar overall gaming performance.

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4 MB

3 MB

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

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Core i7-620M

2.677 GHz

Core i5-560M

2.667 GHz

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Core i7-620M

3.333 GHz

Core i5-560M

3.2 GHz

Core i7-620M boosts 4% higher.

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Core i7-620M

35W

Core i5-560M

35W

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Core i7-620M

Core i5-560M

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Intel BGA 1288

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LGAG1

Arrandale

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Arrandale

Mobile

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Mobile

HD Graphics (Ironlake)

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On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

1066 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-620M or Core i5-560M?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 i7-620M or Core i5-560M?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-620M and Core i5-560M?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-620M scores 6/100, Core i5-560M scores 6/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-620M or Core i5-560M 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 i7-620M or Core i5-560M?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.