Turion X2 RM-70 vs Core i5-4200Y

Turion X2 RM-70

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Core i5-4200Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion X2 RM-70

2 / 2

1,556

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-4200Y

2 / 4

1,558

+0.1%

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 X2 RM-70 is positioned at rank 424 and the Core i5-4200Y is on rank 211, so the Core i5-4200Y 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 X2 RM-70

#411

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

566%

#412

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

557%

#413

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

512%

#414

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

509%

#415

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

505%

#417

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

487%

#418

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

467%

#419

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

467%

#420

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

454%

#424

Turion X2 RM-70

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4200Y

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#199

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

377%

#200

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

371%

#201

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

341%

#202

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

339%

#203

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

336%

#205

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

325%

#206

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

311%

#207

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

311%

#208

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

302%

#211

Core i5-4200Y

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 Turion X2 RM-70 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-4200Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Turion X2 RM-70	Core i5-4200Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion X2 RM-70	Core i5-4200Y
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 X2 RM-70 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4200Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 RM-70 and Core i5-4200Y

Turion X2 RM-70

The Turion X2 RM-70 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,556 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4200Y

The Core i5-4200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Turion X2 RM-70 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4200Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-70 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4200Y — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Turion X2 RM-70. The Turion X2 RM-70 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-4200Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 RM-70 scores 1,556 against the Core i5-4200Y's 1,558 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4200Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 RM-70 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4200Y.

Feature	Turion X2 RM-70	Core i5-4200Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Puma (2008−2009)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,556	1,558
Geekbench 6 Single	—	574

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Memory & Platform

The Turion X2 RM-70 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4200Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion X2 RM-70	Core i5-4200Y
Socket	S1	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 RM-70) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4200Y). The Core i5-4200Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Turion X2 RM-70 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4200Y rivals A4-5150M.