Core i5-520UM vs Athlon II P360
Core i5-520UM
Athlon II P360
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 i5-520UM is positioned at rank 130 and the Athlon II P360 is on rank 662, so the Core i5-520UM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-520UM
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P360
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-520UM | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-520UM | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 i5-520UM and Athlon II P360
Core i5-520UM
The Core i5-520UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.07 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 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: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,943 points. Launch price was $241.
Athlon II P360
The Athlon II P360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,946 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-520UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II P360's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Core i5-520UM versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II P360 — a 20.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II P360. The Core i5-520UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II P360 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-520UM scores 1,943 against the Athlon II P360's 1,946 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II P360.
| Feature | Core i5-520UM | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.3 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.07 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,943 | 1,946 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-520UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II P360 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Core i5-520UM versus 1066 on the Athlon II P360 — the Athlon II P360 supports 28.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-520UM) vs 0 (Athlon II P360) — the Core i5-520UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57,QS57 (Core i5-520UM) and S1g4 (Athlon II P360).
| Feature | Core i5-520UM | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 800 | 1066+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. The Core i5-520UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Athlon II P360 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-520UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400; Athlon II P360 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Core i5-520UM | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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