Core i5-3339Y
VS
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85

Core i5-3339Y vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85

Intel

Core i5-3339Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013
VS
AMD

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2008

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 Core i5-3339Y is positioned at rank 412 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is on rank 413, so the Core i5-3339Y 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 i5-3339Y

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
99%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
98%
#400
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
554%
#401
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
546%
#402
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
501%
#403
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
499%
#404
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
494%
#406
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
477%
#407
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
458%
#408
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
457%
#409
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
445%
#412
Core i5-3339Y
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#421
Core i5-9400H
MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A
98%
#426
Celeron 2981U
MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
99%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
99%
#401
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
555%
#402
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
547%
#403
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
502%
#404
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
500%
#405
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
496%
#407
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
479%
#408
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
459%
#409
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
458%
#410
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
446%
#413
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#421
Core i5-9400H
MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A
98%
#426
Celeron 2981U
MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-3339Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-3339YTurion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-3339YTurion X2 Ultra ZM-85
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 Core i5-3339Y and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85

Intel

Core i5-3339Y

The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.

AMD

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,585 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Core i5-3339Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 — a 14% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85. The Core i5-3339Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3339Y scores 1,589 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85's 1,585 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-3339Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85.

FeatureCore i5-3339YTurion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2.3 GHz+15%
Base Clock
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
2 MB+700%
Process
22 nm-66%
65 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Puma (2008−2009)
PassMark
1,589
1,585
Geekbench 6 Single
368
Geekbench 6 Multi
707
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3339Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-3339YTurion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Socket
BGA1023
S1g2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1600
Max RAM Capacity
32
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-3339Y) / not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85). The Core i5-3339Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.

FeatureCore i5-3339YTurion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true