Core i5-480M vs Turion 64 X2 TL-52

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-480M

2 / 4

1,327

+0.2%

1,324

0.0%

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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 i5-480M is positioned at rank 6 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is on rank 507, so the Core i5-480M 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 i5-480M

#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

95%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

91%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

91%

#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%

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

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-480M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-480M	Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinidad (2006−2007) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-480M	Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)	✅ 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.

Core i5-480M Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-52 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-480M and Turion 64 X2 TL-52

Core i5-480M

The Core i5-480M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 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: 1,327 points. Launch price was $81.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-480M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion 64 X2 TL-52's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Core i5-480M versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 — a 58.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-480M. The Core i5-480M 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 i5-480M scores 1,327 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-52's 1,324 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-480M.

Feature	Core i5-480M	Turion 64 X2 TL-52
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz+83%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 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	1,327	1,324

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-480M) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-52). The Core i5-480M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-480M rivals AMD Turion II M620.