CPU
GPU
Core M-5Y51
Turion II P520
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 M-5Y51 is positioned at rank 1154 and the Turion II P520 is on rank 281, so the Turion II P520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y51
Performance Per Dollar Turion II P520
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y51 | Turion II P520 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y51 | Turion II P520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 M-5Y51 and Turion II P520
Core M-5Y51
The Core M-5Y51 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,030 points. Launch price was $69.
Turion II P520
The Turion II P520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,047 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y51 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion II P520's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion II P520 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y51. The Core M-5Y51 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion II P520 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y51 scores 2,030 against the Turion II P520's 2,047 — a 0.8% lead for the Turion II P520.
| Feature | Core M-5Y51 | Turion II P520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,030 | 2,047 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y51 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II P520 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y51 | Turion II P520 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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