Intel Core i7-8560U

The Intel Core i7-8560U is a mobile processor built on the Whiskey Lake architecture, manufactured by Intel on a 14 nm process. It provides 4 cores and 8 threads, with an 1800.00 base clock, a 4.60 boost clock, and a 15 W TDP. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 620. The database records an average benchmark score of 0 and places the processor at the 50th percentile against all CPUs. No nearest-rival entries are present, so the comparative picture rests on that midpoint percentile rather than on head-to-head deltas.

How It Compares

The nearest-rivals list for the Core i7-8560U is empty. That means there are no named competitor scores and no deltaPct values to report. The only comparative data available is the percentileVsAllCpus value of 50. A 50th percentile rank places this processor at the median of all CPUs in the database: the chip sits in the middle of the distribution rather than near either performance extreme. Because no rival entries exist, any claim that the Core i7-8560U beats or loses to a specific named CPU cannot be grounded in the fact pack. The comparison section is therefore limited to a broad midpoint placement. The absence of rival deltas also means no exact percentage lead or deficit can be quoted. In short, the Core i7-8560U is not positioned relative to any particular competitor in this database; it is positioned only as a median part within the full CPU list.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is 15. That is the only thermal figure in the fact pack, and it establishes the processor as a low-power mobile part. A 15 W TDP implies a compact cooling solution rather than a large desktop cooler. The 14 nm process node is listed alongside the Whiskey Lake architecture, and both point to a design focused on restrained power draw within a mobile chassis. The market segment is Mobile, which reinforces that the chip was built for portable systems. The production status is End-of-life, meaning the processor is no longer an active part in the current lineup. The integrated UHD Graphics 620 operates within the same listed TDP, so the CPU and graphics engine share the 15 W envelope. The 1800.00 base clock and 4.60 boost clock sit on either side of a wide frequency range, suggesting that the 15 W thermal budget is managed by clocking up in bursts rather than holding maximum voltage continuously. In practical terms, the thermal solution required for this part is modest, and the data does not indicate any need for high-end liquid cooling or an oversized air tower.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmarks array for the Core i7-8560U is empty, and the average benchmark score is recorded as 0. That 0 should be interpreted as missing data rather than as a measured performance result. The only quantitative performance signal is the percentileVsAllCpus value of 50, which again places the chip exactly in the middle of the CPU ranking. Without nearest rivals, there are no rival scores against which exact deltas can be computed. What the specification data does show is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with an 1800.00 base clock and a 4.60 boost clock. The gap between base and boost is wide, which indicates burst-oriented operation: lightly threaded workloads can reach the higher clock while sustained all-core loads are more likely to settle near the lower end of the range. Cache resources are listed as 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s over a dual-channel bus with DDR3 and DDR4 support. These figures describe a balanced mobile part whose real-world throughput depends on how long the turbo can be maintained. Because no benchmark scores are stored, no workload-specific performance ranking is possible. The data cannot support a statement such as “X percent faster in multi-core” or “Y percent slower in gaming,” because no such test results and no competing CPU scores exist in the fact pack.

Platform and Compatibility

The Core i7-8560U uses the Intel BGA 1528 socket. BGA is a ball-grid-array package, which means the processor is mounted directly to the board rather than inserted into a user-replaceable socket. This socket type, combined with the End-of-life production status, effectively closes the upgrade path: the processor cannot be swapped for a newer part in a conventional socketed way. Memory support includes DDR3 and DDR4, running on a dual-channel bus with a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, so the platform does not target error-correcting memory configurations. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3, with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 620. The multiplier is locked, so users cannot adjust the clock multiplier for overclocking. The part number is SRGML. The release date is 2018-09-30. The architecture is Whiskey Lake, and the codename is Whiskey Lake-U, which places the chip in the Core i7 generation under that design. The processor belongs to the Mobile market segment. For anyone planning a system, the combination of BGA 1528, End-of-life status, and locked multiplier means the platform is fixed at purchase time. The 16 PCIe Gen 3 CPU lanes provide direct connectivity for peripheral devices, while the dual-channel memory controller handles DDR3 or DDR4 based on the board design.

Who Should Consider It

Recommendations for the Core i7-8560U must come from the listed specifications and the 50th percentile placement, since no benchmark scores are present. The 4-core, 8-thread configuration is suited to office-oriented workloads that benefit from parallel execution of several light tasks. The 4.60 boost clock gives the processor responsiveness for everyday applications that depend on quick clock ramps. The 15 W TDP and Mobile market segment indicate a system built around portability and low power draw. The integrated UHD Graphics 620 means a discrete GPU is not required for basic display output, which keeps the platform simple. For gaming, the data contains no gaming benchmarks, and the only graphics engine listed is UHD Graphics 620; any gaming capability would rest on that integrated solution. For content creation, the 8 threads and 8 MB of shared L3 cache can help with moderately threaded tasks, but the 4 physical cores and 15 W thermal envelope limit sustained rendering-heavy workloads. The dual-channel DDR3/DDR4 memory support with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth is adequate for general productivity, but the lack of ECC support rules out memory-integrity-focused workstation use. The locked multiplier removes overclocking as a tuning option. The End-of-life status and BGA 1528 socket mean the processor is best considered for an existing platform that already uses this exact board-level package. The 50th percentile placement positions the Core i7-8560U as a mainstream mobile processor, not a high-end outlier. Users looking for maximum compute throughput or a future upgradeable socket would not find support for that purpose in the fact pack. Users on a BGA 1528 mobile board with modest processing needs, however, are the group this part is most directly aligned with.