Core i5-4202Y vs Turion X2 RM-70

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4202Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Turion X2 RM-70

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4202Y

2 / 4

1,552

0.0%

1,556

+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 i5-4202Y is positioned at rank 964 and the Turion X2 RM-70 is on rank 424, so the Turion X2 RM-70 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 i5-4202Y

#952

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1890%

#953

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1863%

#954

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1710%

#955

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1702%

#956

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1687%

#958

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1629%

#959

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1562%

#960

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1559%

#961

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1517%

#964

Core i5-4202Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

98%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

98%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

97%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 RM-70

#411

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

566%

#412

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

557%

#413

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

512%

#414

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

509%

#415

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

505%

#417

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

487%

#418

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

467%

#419

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

467%

#420

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

454%

#424

Turion X2 RM-70

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Turion X2 RM-70 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-4202Y	Turion X2 RM-70
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4202Y	Turion X2 RM-70
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 i5-4202Y Benchmark Check

Turion X2 RM-70 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4202Y and Turion X2 RM-70

Core i5-4202Y

The Core i5-4202Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,552 points. Launch price was $69.

Turion X2 RM-70

The Turion X2 RM-70 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 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,556 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4202Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 RM-70's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-4202Y versus 2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-70 — identical boost frequencies. The Core i5-4202Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-70 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4202Y scores 1,552 against the Turion X2 RM-70's 1,556 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion X2 RM-70. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4202Y vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 RM-70.

Feature	Core i5-4202Y	Turion X2 RM-70
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Puma (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,552	1,556
Geekbench 6 Single	589	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,030	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4202Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 RM-70 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4202Y	Turion X2 RM-70
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / EPT (Core i5-4202Y) / not specified (Turion X2 RM-70). The Core i5-4202Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Turion X2 RM-70 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4202Y targets Ultra-portable.