CPU
GPU
Turion II M520
Xeon E5506
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 Xeon E5506 is on rank 875, 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 Xeon E5506
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II M520 | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II M520 | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M520 and Xeon E5506
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.
Xeon E5506
The Xeon E5506 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,961 points. Launch price was $43.
Processing Power
The Turion II M520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5506 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5506 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion II M520 versus 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5506 — a 178.6% clock advantage for the Turion II M520. The Turion II M520 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5506 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II M520 scores 1,955 against the Xeon E5506's 1,961 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5506.
| Feature | Turion II M520 | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+1669% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,955 | 1,961 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II M520 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5506 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II M520 | Xeon E5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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