Turion II N530 vs Core i5-3427U

CPU

GPU

Turion II N530

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Core i5-3427U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II N530

2 / 2

2,245

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-3427U

2 / 4

2,252

+0.3%

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 N530 is positioned at rank 229 and the Core i5-3427U is on rank 979, so the Turion II N530 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 N530

#217

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

392%

#218

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

386%

#219

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

355%

#220

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

353%

#221

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

350%

#223

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

338%

#224

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

324%

#225

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#226

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

315%

#229

Turion II N530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3427U

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1955%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1926%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1768%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1760%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1744%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1684%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1615%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1612%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1569%

#979

Core i5-3427U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3427U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion II N530 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion II N530	Core i5-3427U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion II N530	Core i5-3427U
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 N530 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3427U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II N530 and Core i5-3427U

Turion II N530

The Turion II N530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3427U

The Core i5-3427U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,252 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Turion II N530 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3427U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Turion II N530 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-3427U — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-3427U. The Turion II N530 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-3427U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II N530 scores 2,245 against the Core i5-3427U's 2,252 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-3427U.

Feature	Turion II N530	Core i5-3427U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,245	2,252

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II N530 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3427U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion II N530	Core i5-3427U
Socket	S1	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion II N530) / true (Core i5-3427U). The Core i5-3427U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Turion II N530 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3427U rivals AMD A8-4555M.