Athlon II X4 605e vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Athlon II X4 605e
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Athlon II X4 605e is positioned at rank 923 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is on rank 301, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 605e
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 605e | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 605e | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X4 605e and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Athlon II X4 605e
The Athlon II X4 605e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,964 points. Launch price was $102.
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 605e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 605e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 605e versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. The Athlon II X4 605e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses Griffin (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 605e scores 1,964 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 1,965 — a 0.1% lead for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 605e | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Griffin (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,964 | 1,965 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,140 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,069 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 605e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 605e versus DDR2-800 on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — the Athlon II X4 605e supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 605e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon II X4 605e) vs 0 (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86) — the Athlon II X4 605e offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 605e | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Primary use case: Athlon II X4 605e targets Desktop, Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 605e | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Mobile |
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