Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 vs Core i5-470UM

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

2 / 2

1,965

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-470UM

2 / 4

1,973

+0.4%

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-86 is positioned at rank 301 and the Core i5-470UM is on rank 124, so the Core i5-470UM 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-86

#289

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

448%

#290

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

441%

#291

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

405%

#292

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

403%

#293

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

400%

#295

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

386%

#296

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

370%

#297

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

369%

#298

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

360%

#301

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-470UM

#112

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#113

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

293%

#114

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

269%

#115

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

268%

#116

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#118

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#119

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

246%

#120

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#121

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

239%

#124

Core i5-470UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-470UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86	Core i5-470UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86	Core i5-470UM
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 Ultra ZM-86 Benchmark Check

Core i5-470UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 and Core i5-470UM

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-470UM

The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-470UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 versus 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-470UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 scores 1,965 against the Core i5-470UM's 1,973 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-470UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86	Core i5-470UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+29%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Griffin (2008−2009)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,965	1,973

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Memory & Platform

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-470UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86	Core i5-470UM
Socket	S1g2	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86) / not specified (Core i5-470UM). Primary use case: Turion X2 Ultra ZM-86 targets Mobile.