Turion II Neo K685
VS
Core i5-2467M

Turion II Neo K685 vs Core i5-2467M

AMD

Turion II Neo K685

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Core i5-2467M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

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 Neo K685 is positioned at rank 473 and the Core i5-2467M is on rank 729, 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 Core i5-2467M

#717
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1040%
#718
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1025%
#719
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
941%
#720
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
937%
#721
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
928%
#723
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
896%
#724
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
860%
#725
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
858%
#726
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
835%
#729
Core i5-2467M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#744
Pentium 6805
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2467M leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion II Neo K685 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightTurion II Neo K685Core i5-2467M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightTurion II Neo K685Core i5-2467M
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II Neo K685 and Core i5-2467M

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i5-2467M

The Core i5-2467M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,410 points. Launch price was $250.

Processing Power

The Turion II Neo K685 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2467M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion II Neo K685 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2467M — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-2467M. The Turion II Neo K685 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-2467M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Neo K685 scores 1,424 against the Core i5-2467M's 1,410 — a 1% lead for the Turion II Neo K685.

FeatureTurion II Neo K685Core i5-2467M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
2.3 GHz+28%
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
256K (per core)
Process
45 nm
32 nm-29%
Architecture
Geneva (2010)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,424
1,410
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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Neo K685 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2467M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion II Neo K685Core i5-2467M
Socket
S1g4
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1333
Max RAM Capacity
16
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion II Neo K685) / true (Core i5-2467M). The Core i5-2467M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Turion II Neo K685 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2467M rivals Core i5-2410M.

FeatureTurion II Neo K685Core i5-2467M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true