Core M-5Y71 vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

CPU

GPU

Core M-5Y71

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y71

2 / 4

1,975

+0.5%

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

2 / 2

1,965

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 M-5Y71 is positioned at rank 1160 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is on rank 301, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 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 M-5Y71

#1148

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4174%

#1149

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4112%

#1150

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3775%

#1151

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3758%

#1152

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3724%

#1154

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3596%

#1155

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3448%

#1156

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3442%

#1157

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3350%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

96%

#1168

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

#289

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

448%

#290

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

441%

#291

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

405%

#292

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

403%

#293

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

400%

#295

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

386%

#296

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

370%

#297

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

369%

#298

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

360%

#301

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Core M-5Y71 (2014) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core M-5Y71	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
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 (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core M-5Y71	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ 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 M-5Y71 Benchmark Check

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y71 and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

Core M-5Y71

The Core M-5Y71 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,975 points. Launch price was $281.

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y71 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y71. The Core M-5Y71 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses Griffin (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y71 scores 1,975 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86's 1,965 — a 0.5% lead for the Core M-5Y71. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y71 vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86.

Feature	Core M-5Y71	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+21%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 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)	Griffin (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,975	1,965

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y71 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.