Turion II P520
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Turion II P520

AMD

PassMark

2,047

2007-01-01
2 MB
Champlain (2010−2011)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Turion II P520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,047 points. Launch price was $69.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Turion II P520 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4k
low44 FPS
medium41 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4k
low48 FPS
medium41 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra27 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra18 FPS
Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds

1080p
low49 FPS
medium44 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra31 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium30 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low15 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium49 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

1080p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium51 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra51 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Turion II P520 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Turion II P520 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Champlain (2010−2011) 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 2,047, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationTurion II P520
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designChamplain (2010−2011)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data2 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache128 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency3600 MHz
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score2,047
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Memory & Platform

The Turion II P520 fits into the S1g4 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

SpecificationTurion II P520
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyAMD Turion II
SocketMotherboard socket requiredS1g4
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR3
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Power & Cooling

The Turion II P520 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationTurion II P520
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload2 MB
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #3139 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationTurion II P520
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#3139
Release DateLaunch date2007-01-01
Release Year2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)AMD

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

TypeLaptop
SeriesAMD Turion II
DesignerAMD
Launch Price$69
Release Date2007-01-01
Architecture CodenameChamplain (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position3139

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores2
Threads2
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache2 MB
Bus Speed3600 MHz
Max Frequency2.3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Process Technology45 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

3 specs

SocketS1g4
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.0
Power Consumption (TDP)2 MB

Memory

1 spec

RAM TypesDDR3

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