CPU
GPU
Core i5-4302Y
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
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 i5-4302Y is positioned at rank 201 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is on rank 413, so the Core i5-4302Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4302Y
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4302Y | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 i5-4302Y and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y 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 2.3 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: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
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 i5-4302Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 — identical boost frequencies. The Core i5-4302Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4302Y scores 1,580 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85's 1,585 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4302Y vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Puma (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,580 | 1,585 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 676 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,086 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4302Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | S1g2 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y) / not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85). The Core i5-4302Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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