Turion Neo X2 L625 vs Core i5-460M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion Neo X2 L625

2 / 2

1,313

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-460M

2 / 4

1,321

+0.6%

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 Neo X2 L625 is positioned at rank 513 and the Core i5-460M is on rank 7, so the Core i5-460M 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 Neo X2 L625

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#501

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#502

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

660%

#503

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#504

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

604%

#505

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

598%

#507

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

578%

#508

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

554%

#509

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

553%

#510

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

538%

#513

Turion Neo X2 L625

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-460M

#4

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

111%

#5

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

109%

#6

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

100%

#7

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

100%

#8

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

99%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

96%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

92%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

92%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

89%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

82%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

81%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-460M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Turion Neo X2 L625 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i5-460M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i5-460M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($129)

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 Neo X2 L625 Benchmark Check

Core i5-460M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion Neo X2 L625 and Core i5-460M

Turion Neo X2 L625

The Turion Neo X2 L625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,313 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-460M

The Core i5-460M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,321 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The Turion Neo X2 L625 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-460M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-460M — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-460M. The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-460M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion Neo X2 L625 scores 1,313 against the Core i5-460M's 1,321 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-460M.

Feature	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i5-460M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+75%
Base Clock	—	2.53 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Congo (2009)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,313	1,321
Geekbench 6 Single	—	343

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Memory & Platform

The Turion Neo X2 L625 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-460M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion Neo X2 L625	Core i5-460M
Socket	ASB1	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion Neo X2 L625) / true (Core i5-460M). The Core i5-460M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-460M rivals AMD Turion II M620.