Core i3-5020U vs Turion II N530

CPU

GPU

Core i3-5020U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Turion II N530

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-5020U

2 / 4

2,232

0.0%

2,245

+0.6%

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 i3-5020U is positioned at rank 598 and the Turion II N530 is on rank 229, so the Turion II N530 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 i3-5020U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#586

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

789%

#587

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

777%

#588

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

713%

#589

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

710%

#590

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

704%

#592

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

680%

#593

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

652%

#594

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

651%

#595

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

633%

#598

Core i3-5020U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion II N530

#217

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

392%

#218

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

386%

#219

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

355%

#220

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

353%

#221

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

350%

#223

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

338%

#224

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

324%

#225

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#226

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

315%

#229

Turion II N530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Turion II N530 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-5020U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-5020U	Turion II N530
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-5020U	Turion II N530
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 i3-5020U Benchmark Check

Turion II N530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-5020U and Turion II N530

Core i3-5020U

The Core i3-5020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,232 points. Launch price was $281.

Turion II N530

The Turion II N530 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: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-5020U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion II N530's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-5020U versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Turion II N530. The Core i3-5020U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion II N530 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-5020U scores 2,232 against the Turion II N530's 2,245 — a 0.6% lead for the Turion II N530.

Feature	Core i3-5020U	Turion II N530
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,232	2,245
Geekbench 6 Single	600	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-5020U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II N530 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-5020U	Turion II N530
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1
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 i3-5020U) / not specified (Turion II N530). The Core i3-5020U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 5500), while the Turion II N530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-5020U targets Mainstream Laptop.