Core i3-4010U vs Turion II Ultra M620

Core i3-4010U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2013

Turion II Ultra M620

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4010U

2 / 4

1,660

0.0%

1,665

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i3-4010U is positioned at rank 179 and the Turion II Ultra M620 is on rank 381, so the Core i3-4010U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4010U

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

99%

#167

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

353%

#168

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

348%

#169

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

320%

#170

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

318%

#171

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

315%

#173

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

305%

#174

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

292%

#175

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

292%

#176

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

284%

#179

Core i3-4010U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion II Ultra M620

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#369

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

529%

#370

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

521%

#371

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

478%

#372

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

476%

#373

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

472%

#375

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

455%

#376

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

437%

#377

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

436%

#378

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

424%

#381

Turion II Ultra M620

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Turion II Ultra M620 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4010U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4010U	Turion II Ultra M620
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4010U	Turion II Ultra M620
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.

Core i3-4010U Benchmark Check

Turion II Ultra M620 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4010U and Turion II Ultra M620

Core i3-4010U

The Core i3-4010U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,660 points. Launch price was $281.

Turion II Ultra M620

The Turion II Ultra M620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,665 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4010U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion II Ultra M620's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Core i3-4010U versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II Ultra M620 — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Turion II Ultra M620. The Core i3-4010U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion II Ultra M620 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4010U scores 1,660 against the Turion II Ultra M620's 1,665 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion II Ultra M620.

Feature	Core i3-4010U	Turion II Ultra M620
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz+47%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Caspian (2009)
PassMark	1,660	1,665

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4010U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II Ultra M620 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4010U	Turion II Ultra M620
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1g3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4010U) / not specified (Turion II Ultra M620). The Core i3-4010U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Turion II Ultra M620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4010U targets Mobile.