Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 vs Core M-5Y10a

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2008

Core M-5Y10a

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

2 / 2

1,886

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core M-5Y10a

2 / 4

1,905

+1.0%

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 M-5Y10a is on rank 1166, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 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 M-5Y10a

#1154

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1155

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1156

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1157

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1158

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1160

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1161

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1162

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1163

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

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 M-5Y10a (2014) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84	Core M-5Y10a
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 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 M-5Y10a
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 M-5Y10a Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 and Core M-5Y10a

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 M-5Y10a

The Core M-5Y10a is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,905 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y10a's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10a — a 14% 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 M-5Y10a uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 scores 1,886 against the Core M-5Y10a's 1,905 — a 1% lead for the Core M-5Y10a. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10a.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84	Core M-5Y10a
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Puma (2008−2009)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,886	1,905+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y10a uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84	Core M-5Y10a
Socket	S1g2	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84) / VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10a). The Core M-5Y10a includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10a targets Mobile.