Turion II M500 vs Pentium Gold 4425Y

Turion II M500

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II M500

2 / 2

1,865

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 / 4

1,854

0.0%

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 Turion II M500 is positioned at rank 322 and the Pentium Gold 4425Y is on rank 600, so the Turion II M500 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 Turion II M500

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#310

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

472%

#311

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

465%

#312

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

427%

#313

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

425%

#314

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

421%

#316

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

407%

#317

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

390%

#318

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

389%

#319

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

379%

#322

Turion II M500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4425Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#588

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

791%

#589

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

780%

#590

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

716%

#591

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

713%

#592

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

706%

#594

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

682%

#595

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

654%

#596

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

653%

#597

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

635%

#600

Pentium Gold 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

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 Pentium Gold 4425Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion II M500	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion II M500 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion II M500	Pentium Gold 4425Y
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.

Turion II M500 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4425Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II M500 and Pentium Gold 4425Y

Turion II M500

The Turion II M500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,865 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Gold 4425Y

The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Turion II M500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Turion II M500 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y — a 25.6% clock advantage for the Turion II M500. The Turion II M500 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II M500 scores 1,865 against the Pentium Gold 4425Y's 1,854 — a 0.6% lead for the Turion II M500.

Feature	Turion II M500	Pentium Gold 4425Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+29%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Caspian (2009)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,865	1,854

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II M500 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 4425Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.