Core i3-4025U vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4025U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4025U

2 / 4

1,949

0.0%

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

2 / 2

1,965

+0.8%

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 i3-4025U is positioned at rank 462 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.

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 i3-4025U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#450

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

602%

#451

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

593%

#452

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

545%

#453

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

542%

#454

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

537%

#456

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

519%

#457

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

497%

#458

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

497%

#459

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

483%

#462

Core i3-4025U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

#289

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

448%

#290

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

441%

#291

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

405%

#292

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

403%

#293

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

400%

#295

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

386%

#296

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

370%

#297

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

369%

#298

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

360%

#301

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

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 Core i3-4025U (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-4025U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
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 (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-4025U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
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 i3-4025U Benchmark Check

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4025U and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

Core i3-4025U

The Core i3-4025U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,949 points. Launch price was $275.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4025U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4025U versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. The Core i3-4025U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses Griffin (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4025U scores 1,949 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 1,965 — a 0.8% lead for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4025U vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Griffin (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,949	1,965

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4025U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1g2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4025U) / AMD-V (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86). Primary use case: Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 targets Mobile.