Turion II M520 vs Core i7-620M

CPU

GPU

Turion II M520

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2009

Core i7-620M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II M520

2 / 2

1,955

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-620M

2 / 4

1,976

+1.1%

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 M520 is positioned at rank 303 and the Core i7-620M is on rank 262, so the Core i7-620M 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 M520

#291

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

450%

#292

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

444%

#293

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

407%

#294

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

405%

#295

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

402%

#297

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

388%

#298

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

372%

#299

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

371%

#300

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

361%

#303

Turion II M520

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-620M

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#250

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

416%

#251

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

410%

#252

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

376%

#253

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

374%

#254

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

371%

#256

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

358%

#257

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

343%

#258

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

343%

#259

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

334%

#262

Core i7-620M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-620M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion II M520 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion II M520	Core i7-620M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion II M520	Core i7-620M
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 M520 Benchmark Check

Core i7-620M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II M520 and Core i7-620M

Turion II M520

The Turion II M520 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: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,955 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-620M

The Core i7-620M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,976 points. Launch price was $332.

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Processing Power

The Turion II M520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-620M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion II M520 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-620M — a 36.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-620M. The Turion II M520 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-620M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II M520 scores 1,955 against the Core i7-620M's 1,976 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-620M.

Feature	Turion II M520	Core i7-620M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.33 GHz+45%
Base Clock	—	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Caspian (2009)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,955	1,976+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	800

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II M520 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-620M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion II M520	Core i7-620M
Socket	S1g3	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion II M520) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620M). The Core i7-620M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Turion II M520 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620M targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-620M rivals Core 2 Duo T9600.