Turion II Mobile M500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Turion II Mobile M500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Turion II Mobile M500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,072 Rank: 1832
Rank Name Score Visual
1828 Celeron G460 4,075
+0.1%
1829 Intel Core i3-350M 4,074
+0%
1830 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 4,074
+0%
1831 Athlon II X2 235e 4,073
+0%
1832 Turion II Mobile M500 4,072
1833 Athlon II P320 4,071
+-0%
1834 Core 2 Duo L9400 4,071
+-0%
1835 Phenom II X3 700e 4,071
+-0%
1836 Celeron 900 4,069
-0.1%
1837 Turion II Neo N54L 4,067
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Turion II Mobile M500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,286 Rank: 1804
Rank Name Score Visual
1800 Celeron E3200 4,287
+0%
1801 Celeron E3500 4,287
+0%
1802 Celeron J3355 4,286
+0%
1803 Intel Atom x7-E3950 4,286
+0%
1804 Turion II Mobile M500 4,286
1805 A6-7000 4,286
+0%
1806 Athlon II X2 260u 4,286
+0%
1807 Pentium N3700 4,285
+-0%
1808 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,285
+-0%
1809 A4-3330MX 4,285
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Turion II Mobile M500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,929 Rank: 1819
Rank Name Score Visual
1815 Celeron E1400 3,936
+0.2%
1816 A8-7100 3,935
+0.2%
1817 Pentium P6000 3,935
+0.2%
1818 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 3,935
+0.2%
1819 Turion II Mobile M500 3,929
1820 Atom C3955 3,925
-0.1%
1821 Turion II Neo N54L 3,925
-0.1%
1822 A10-7300 3,918
-0.3%
1823 Atom C3758 3,917
-0.3%
1824 A4-3320M 3,917
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Turion II Mobile M500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Turion II Mobile M500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Turion II Mobile M500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Turion II Mobile M500 Details

The Turion II Mobile M500 stands as a compact, low-power processor designed for mobile computing, offering a blend of efficiency and integrated graphics. Built on a 22 nm process, this AMD processor features a base clock of 2.166 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, delivering performance suitable for light to moderate workloads. With four cores and four threads, it provides balanced multitasking capabilities, though it is constrained by its relatively modest 7.5 W TDP and 8 GB maximum memory capacity. The processor operates on the FCBGA1170 socket and supports DDR3L 1333 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

Integrated into the Turion II M500 is an Intel HD Graphics unit, which runs at a base frequency of 313 MHz and can burst up to 854 MHz, supporting up to two displays. This GPU enables basic multimedia playback and light graphics tasks, making the processor viable for everyday computing without a discrete GPU. The processor also supports a range of modern extensions, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and x86-64, ensuring compatibility with contemporary software and operating systems.

In benchmark testing, the Turion II Mobile M500 achieves an overall score of 4072, ranking #1832 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 3929 (#1819), while its multicore performance reaches 4286 (#1802). These results place it behind several modern Intel and AMD processors, including the Core i3-2367M and A4-3330MX, but ahead of older models like the Core 2 Duo E6850 and A4-5000. The processor's multicore performance outpaces its single-core score, indicating that it benefits more from multithreaded applications than from raw clock speed.

As of March 2026, the Turion II Mobile M500 remains relevant for low-power laptops and netbooks where energy efficiency and thermal control are prioritized over high performance. While it lacks the computational power of modern CPUs, its integrated graphics and support for advanced instruction sets make it suitable for basic productivity, web browsing, and media consumption. For users seeking a lightweight, energy-efficient solution without the need for high-end performance, the Turion II Mobile M500 remains a viable option.
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AMD Turion II Mobile M500

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Turion II Mobile M500
Model Number: N3520
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2166 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1170
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 7.5 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 854 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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