Core i5-460M
VS
Turion 64 X2 TL-52

Core i5-460M vs Turion 64 X2 TL-52

Intel

Core i5-460M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010
VS
AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-52

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2006

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 i5-460M is positioned at rank 7 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is on rank 507, so the Core i5-460M 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 i5-460M

#4
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
111%
#5
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
109%
#6
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
100%
#7
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
100%
#8
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
99%
#10
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
96%
#11
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
92%
#12
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
92%
#13
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
89%
#17
Core i3-350M
MSRP: $130|Avg: $10
82%
#18
Atom x5-E8000
MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A
81%
#19
Core 2 Duo T5900
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5
80%
#22
Core i3-3130M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
72%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-52

#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
99%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
99%
#495
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
665%
#496
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
655%
#497
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
601%
#498
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
599%
#499
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
593%
#501
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
573%
#502
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
549%
#503
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
548%
#504
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
534%
#507
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-460M leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-460MTurion 64 X2 TL-52
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($129)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-460MTurion 64 X2 TL-52
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($129)
More affordable ($0)

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 i5-460M and Turion 64 X2 TL-52

Intel

Core i5-460M

The Core i5-460M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,321 points. Launch price was $80.

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-52

The Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Core i5-460M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-52's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-460M versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-460M. The Core i5-460M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 uses Trinidad (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-460M scores 1,321 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-52's 1,324 — a 0.2% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-52.

FeatureCore i5-460MTurion 64 X2 TL-52
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz+75%
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
2.53 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1 MB+300%
Process
32 nm-64%
90 nm
Architecture
Arrandale (2010−2011)
Trinidad (2006−2007)
PassMark
1,321
1,324
Geekbench 6 Single
343
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-460M) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-52). The Core i5-460M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-460M rivals AMD Turion II M620.

FeatureCore i5-460MTurion 64 X2 TL-52
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true