CPU
GPU
Turion II M520
Core M-5Y71
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 M520 is positioned at rank 303 and the Core M-5Y71 is on rank 1160, so the Turion II M520 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 M520
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y71
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II M520 | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II M520 | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 M520 and Core M-5Y71
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 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.
Processing Power
The Turion II M520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y71's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion II M520 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y71. The Turion II M520 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core M-5Y71 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II M520 scores 1,955 against the Core M-5Y71's 1,975 — a 1% lead for the Core M-5Y71.
| Feature | Turion II M520 | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,955 | 1,975+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II M520 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y71 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II M520 | Core M-5Y71 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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