Turion II P520
VS
Xeon E7-8890 v4

Turion II P520 vs Xeon E7-8890 v4

AMD

Turion II P520

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Xeon E7-8890 v4

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2016

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 P520 is positioned at rank 281 and the Xeon E7-8890 v4 is on rank 864, so the Turion II P520 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 P520

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
98%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
97%
#269
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
430%
#270
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
424%
#271
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
389%
#272
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
387%
#273
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
384%
#275
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
371%
#276
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
355%
#277
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
355%
#278
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
345%
#281
Turion II P520
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-8890 v4

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
20236%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3821%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
3395%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2622%
#485
Xeon Gold 6258R
MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400
100%
#486
EPYC 9175F
MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703
100%
#488
EPYC 9534
MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999
99%
#489
EPYC 9654
MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345
98%
#490
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
98%
#491
EPYC 7742
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800
97%
#492
Xeon Platinum 8352M
MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471
97%
#493
Xeon Platinum 8570
MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595
95%
#864
Xeon E7-8890 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#871
Xeon 6315P
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
98%
#877
Xeon X5687
MSRP: $552|Avg: $189
95%
#878
Xeon E5-2630 v4
MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E7-8890 v4 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightTurion II P520Xeon E7-8890 v4
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 (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion II P520 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightTurion II P520Xeon E7-8890 v4
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 P520 and Xeon E7-8890 v4

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E7-8890 v4

The Xeon E7-8890 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $7,174.

Processing Power

The Turion II P520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon E7-8890 v4 has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion II P520 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-8890 v4 — a 38.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E7-8890 v4. The Turion II P520 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II P520 scores 2,047 against the Xeon E7-8890 v4's 2,054 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E7-8890 v4.

FeatureTurion II P520Xeon E7-8890 v4
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
24 / 48+1100%
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
3.4 GHz+48%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
60 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
6 MB+200%
Process
45 nm
14 nm-69%
Architecture
Champlain (2010−2011)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
2,047
2,054
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Memory & Platform

The Turion II P520 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7-8890 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureTurion II P520Xeon E7-8890 v4
Socket
S1g4
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%