Pentium G870 vs Turion X2 RM-70
Pentium G870
Turion X2 RM-70
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 Pentium G870 is positioned at rank 836 and the Turion X2 RM-70 is on rank 424, so the Turion X2 RM-70 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G870
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 RM-70
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G870 | Turion X2 RM-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G870 | Turion X2 RM-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 Pentium G870 and Turion X2 RM-70
Pentium G870
The Pentium G870 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $97.
Turion X2 RM-70
The Turion X2 RM-70 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 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,556 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G870 and Turion X2 RM-70 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G870 versus 2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-70 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G870. The Pentium G870 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-70 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G870 scores 1,562 against the Turion X2 RM-70's 1,556 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G870. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G870 vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 RM-70.
| Feature | Pentium G870 | Turion X2 RM-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Puma (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,562 | 1,556 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G870 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 RM-70 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G870 | Turion X2 RM-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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