Intel Core i3-560
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.333 - 3.333 GHz
Socket: LGA1156
TDP: 73W
Price: $89.95 from Amazon
Intel Core i3-560
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.333 - 3.333 GHz
Socket
LGA1156
TDP
73W
Best price from Amazon
$89.95
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Overview
The Intel Core i3-560 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks span 3.333GHz base to 3.333GHz boost. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. It drops into the LGA1156 socket with a 73W TDP — about 36.5W per core.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $89.95, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 73 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.333 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.333 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
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