Turion II Ultra M600 vs Core i7-3517U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II Ultra M600

2 / 2

2,120

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-3517U

2 / 4

2,108

0.0%

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 Ultra M600 is positioned at rank 260 and the Core i7-3517U is on rank 340, so the Turion II Ultra M600 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 Ultra M600

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#248

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

415%

#249

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

409%

#250

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

376%

#251

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

374%

#252

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

370%

#254

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

358%

#255

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

343%

#256

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

342%

#257

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

333%

#260

Turion II Ultra M600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3517U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#328

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#329

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#330

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#331

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#332

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#334

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#335

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#336

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#337

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#340

Core i7-3517U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3517U leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion II Ultra M600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Turion II Ultra M600	Core i7-3517U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion II Ultra M600	Core i7-3517U
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 Ultra M600 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3517U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II Ultra M600 and Core i7-3517U

Turion II Ultra M600

The Turion II Ultra M600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,120 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-3517U

The Core i7-3517U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,108 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion II Ultra M600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3517U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Turion II Ultra M600 versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-3517U — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3517U. The Turion II Ultra M600 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-3517U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Ultra M600 scores 2,120 against the Core i7-3517U's 2,108 — a 0.6% lead for the Turion II Ultra M600.

Feature	Turion II Ultra M600	Core i7-3517U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3 GHz+25%
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Caspian (2009)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,120	2,108

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Ultra M600 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3517U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion II Ultra M600	Core i7-3517U
Socket	S1g3	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 Ultra M600) / true (Core i7-3517U). The Core i7-3517U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Turion II Ultra M600 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3517U rivals AMD A10-4655M.