Core i5-520UM vs PRO A6-8570

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-520UM

2 / 4

1,943

+1.3%

1,919

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 PRO A6-8570 is on rank 512, so the Core i5-520UM 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 i5-520UM

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

95%

#118

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

302%

#119

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

298%

#120

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

273%

#121

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

272%

#122

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

269%

#124

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

260%

#125

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

250%

#126

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

249%

#127

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

242%

#130

Core i5-520UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-8570

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8122%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7674%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5572%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1679%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1330%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1163%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

666%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

658%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

599%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

599%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

592%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

576%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

568%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

566%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

561%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#512

PRO A6-8570

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#515

Athlon X4 870K

MSRP: $90|Avg: $35

100%

#518

Pentium G2030T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#519

Athlon X4 730

MSRP: $60|Avg: $52

99%

#520

Core i3-7101E

MSRP: $117|Avg: $50

99%

#522

Athlon II X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $20

98%

#525

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

98%

#527

Pentium G4500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $34

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The PRO A6-8570 (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-520UM	PRO A6-8570
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)	✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-520UM (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-520UM	PRO A6-8570
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.

Core i5-520UM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-520UM and PRO A6-8570

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.

PRO A6-8570

The PRO A6-8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,919 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-520UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the PRO A6-8570's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Core i5-520UM versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A6-8570 — a 68.1% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570 (base: 1.07 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-520UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the PRO A6-8570 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-520UM scores 1,943 against the PRO A6-8570's 1,919 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-520UM.

Feature	Core i5-520UM	PRO A6-8570
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz	3.8 GHz+103%
Base Clock	1.07 GHz	3.5 GHz+227%
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1024 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	1,943+1%	1,919

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-520UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A6-8570 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-520UM	PRO A6-8570
Socket	BGA1288	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-520UM) / not specified (PRO A6-8570). The Core i5-520UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the PRO A6-8570 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-520UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.