Core i5-470UM
VS
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

Core i5-470UM vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

Intel

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010
VS
AMD

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 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 i5-470UM is positioned at rank 124 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is on rank 301, so the Core i5-470UM 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 i5-470UM

#112
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
297%
#113
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
293%
#114
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
269%
#115
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
268%
#116
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
265%
#118
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
256%
#119
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
246%
#120
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
245%
#121
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
239%
#124
Core i5-470UM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#126
Celeron N4000
MSRP: $107|Avg: $30
99%
#137
N200
MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A
96%
#138
Core 2 Duo SP9600
MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

#289
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
448%
#290
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
441%
#291
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
405%
#292
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
403%
#293
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
400%
#295
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
386%
#296
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
370%
#297
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
369%
#298
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
360%
#301
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
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 Trade-off: The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-470UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-470UMTurion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-470UMTurion X2 Ultra ZM-86
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 i5-470UM and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

Intel

Core i5-470UM

The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Core i5-470UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. The Core i5-470UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses Griffin (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-470UM scores 1,973 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 1,965 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-470UM. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86.

FeatureCore i5-470UMTurion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.86 GHz
2.4 GHz+29%
Base Clock
1.33 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
2 MB+300%
Process
32 nm-51%
65 nm
Architecture
Arrandale (2010−2011)
Griffin (2008−2009)
PassMark
1,973
1,965
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-470UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-470UMTurion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Socket
BGA1288
S1g2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-470UM) / AMD-V (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86). Primary use case: Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 targets Mobile.

FeatureCore i5-470UMTurion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mobile