Turion II P520 vs Pentium G620T
Turion II P520
Pentium G620T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 P520 is positioned at rank 281 and the Pentium G620T is on rank 571, so the Turion II P520 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 P520
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II P520 | Pentium G620T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II P520 | Pentium G620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
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 P520 and Pentium G620T
Turion II P520
The Turion II P520 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: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,047 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G620T
The Pentium G620T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,055 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Turion II P520 and Pentium G620T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion II P520 versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium G620T — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Turion II P520. The Turion II P520 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G620T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II P520 scores 2,047 against the Pentium G620T's 2,055 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G620T.
| Feature | Turion II P520 | Pentium G620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,047 | 2,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II P520 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G620T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II P520 | Pentium G620T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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