Turion X2 RM-70 vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Turion X2 RM-70
Ryzen 7 5700X
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. The Turion X2 RM-70 is positioned at rank #424 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 RM-70
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 RM-70 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 RM-70 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 X2 RM-70 and Ryzen 7 5700X
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.
Ryzen 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Turion X2 RM-70 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-70 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 78.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X. The Turion X2 RM-70 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 RM-70 scores 1,556 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 177.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 RM-70 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-70 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+130% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 7 nm-89% |
| Architecture | Puma (2008−2009) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 1,556 | 26,609+1610% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,715 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 RM-70 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-70 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 RM-70) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Turion X2 RM-70 | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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