CPU
GPU
Core M-5Y70
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
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-5Y70 is positioned at rank 1171 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is on rank 319, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 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-5Y70
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y70 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y70 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-5Y70 and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Core M-5Y70
The Core M-5Y70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 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: 1,890 points. Launch price was $69.
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,886 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y70 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y70. The Core M-5Y70 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y70 scores 1,890 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84's 1,886 — a 0.2% lead for the Core M-5Y70. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y70 vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84.
| Feature | Core M-5Y70 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Puma (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,890 | 1,886 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y70 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y70 | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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