CPU·Budget

Turion II M520

AMD

PassMark

1,955

2007-01-01

1 MB

Caspian (2009)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II M520

2 / 2

1,955

0.0%

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Overview

The Turion II M520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,955 points. Launch price was $69.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Turion II M520 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Turion II M520 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Turion II M520 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Caspian (2009) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,955, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Turion II M520
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Caspian (2009)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	3600 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,955

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II M520 fits into the S1g3 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Turion II M520
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	AMD Turion II
SocketMotherboard socket required	S1g3
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0

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Power & Cooling

The Turion II M520 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Turion II M520
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #3120 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Turion II M520
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3120
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2009
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	AMD