Celeron N4505
VS
Turion II P520

Celeron N4505 vs Turion II P520

Intel

Celeron N4505

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Turion II P520

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion II P520

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Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
98%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
97%
#269
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
430%
#270
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
424%
#271
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
389%
#272
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
387%
#273
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
384%
#275
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
371%
#276
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
355%
#277
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
355%
#278
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
345%
#281
Turion II P520
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4505 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4505Turion II P520
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion II P520 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N4505Turion II P520
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Celeron N4505 and Turion II P520

Intel

Celeron N4505

The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Turion II P520

The Turion II P520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,047 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4505 and Turion II P520 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion II P520 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N4505. The Celeron N4505 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Turion II P520 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4505 scores 2,037 against the Turion II P520's 2,047 — a 0.5% lead for the Turion II P520.

FeatureCeleron N4505Turion II P520
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz+26%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.5 MB (total)
2 MB+33%
Process
10 nm-78%
45 nm
Architecture
Jasper Lake (2021)
Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark
2,037
2,047
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4505 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Turion II P520 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4505Turion II P520
Socket
BGA1338
S1g4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+100%
PCIe 2.0