Turion II M500 vs Xeon E5345
Turion II M500
Xeon E5345
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 Turion II M500 is positioned at rank 322 and the Xeon E5345 is on rank 887, so the Turion II M500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion II M500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5345
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II M500 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II M500 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Turion II M500 and Xeon E5345
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.
Xeon E5345
The Xeon E5345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,868 points. Launch price was $851.
Processing Power
The Turion II M500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5345 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5345 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Turion II M500 versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5345 — a 147.8% clock advantage for the Turion II M500. The Turion II M500 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5345 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II M500 scores 1,865 against the Xeon E5345's 1,868 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5345.
| Feature | Turion II M500 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+567% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,865 | 1,868 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II M500 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5345 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II M500 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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