Turion II Neo K685 vs Athlon 64 X2 5000+

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 Neo K685 is positioned at rank 473 and the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is on rank 988, so the Turion II Neo K685 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 Neo K685

#461

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

618%

#462

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

609%

#463

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

559%

#464

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

557%

#465

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

551%

#467

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

533%

#468

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

511%

#469

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

510%

#470

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

496%

#473

Turion II Neo K685

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5000+

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

29744%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28105%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20406%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6148%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4870%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4260%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2440%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2408%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2193%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2192%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2168%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2109%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2080%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2071%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2053%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

97%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

100%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

99%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

98%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

98%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

98%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

97%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

96%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

96%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

92%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

91%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion II Neo K685 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion II Neo K685	Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion II Neo K685	Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)

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 Neo K685 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II Neo K685 and Athlon 64 X2 5000+

Turion II Neo K685

The Turion II Neo K685 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,424 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,425 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Turion II Neo K685 and Athlon 64 X2 5000+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion II Neo K685 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+. The Turion II Neo K685 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Neo K685 scores 1,424 against the Athlon 64 X2 5000+'s 1,425 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+.

Feature	Turion II Neo K685	Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	Geneva (2010)	Windsor (2006−2007)
PassMark	1,424	1,425

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Neo K685 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.