Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 vs Core i3-4030U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

2 / 2

1,886

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4030U

2 / 4

1,876

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 X2 Ultra ZM-84 is positioned at rank 319 and the Core i3-4030U is on rank 75, so the Core i3-4030U 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 Ultra ZM-84

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#307

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

467%

#308

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

460%

#309

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

422%

#310

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

420%

#311

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

416%

#313

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

402%

#314

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

386%

#315

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

385%

#316

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

375%

#319

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030U

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

96%

#63

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

235%

#64

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

231%

#65

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

212%

#66

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

211%

#67

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

209%

#69

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

202%

#70

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

194%

#71

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

193%

#72

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

188%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

100%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

97%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

92%

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 Core i3-4030U (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84	Core i3-4030U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84	Core i3-4030U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 Ultra ZM-84 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4030U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 and Core i3-4030U

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 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: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,886 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-4030U

The Core i3-4030U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4030U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U — a 19% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4030U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 scores 1,886 against the Core i3-4030U's 1,876 — a 0.5% lead for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4030U.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84	Core i3-4030U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+21%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Puma (2008−2009)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,886	1,876

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Memory & Platform

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4030U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.