Athlon II X2 270
VS
Turion 64 X2 TL-58

Athlon II X2 270 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-58

AMD

Athlon II X2 270

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011
VS
AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-58

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Athlon II X2 270 is positioned at rank 825 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is on rank 504, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 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 Athlon II X2 270

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
16840%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
15912%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11554%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3481%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2757%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2412%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1381%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1363%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1241%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1241%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1227%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1194%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1178%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1173%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1162%
#295
Core i9-7940X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275
98%
#825
Athlon II X2 270
MSRP: $72|Avg: $15
100%
#827
Core i7-6850K
MSRP: $617|Avg: $80
100%
#828
Core i5-2500K
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
99%
#829
Pentium G3430
MSRP: $116|Avg: $30
99%
#830
Core i5-4570R
MSRP: $250|Avg: $20
99%
#831
Pentium E5400
MSRP: $55|Avg: $49
99%
#832
A6-3650
MSRP: $115|Avg: $20
99%
#833
Core i7-4770R
MSRP: $360|Avg: $89
98%
#835
Core i7-2600
MSRP: $294|Avg: $50
98%
#836
Pentium G870
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
98%
#837
Athlon II X2 210e
MSRP: $60|Avg: $28
98%
#838
Pentium G645
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
98%
#840
Pentium G630
MSRP: $75|Avg: $46
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-58

#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
100%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
98%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
97%
#492
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
657%
#493
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
648%
#494
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
595%
#495
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
592%
#496
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
587%
#498
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
566%
#499
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
543%
#500
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
542%
#501
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
528%
#504
Turion 64 X2 TL-58
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon II X2 270 leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAthlon II X2 270Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAthlon II X2 270Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 270 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58

AMD

Athlon II X2 270

The Athlon II X2 270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $100.

AMD

Turion 64 X2 TL-58

The Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Athlon II X2 270 and Turion 64 X2 TL-58 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270 versus 1.9 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 — a 56.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270. The Athlon II X2 270 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 uses Tyler (2007−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 270 scores 1,333 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-58's 1,339 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-58.

FeatureAthlon II X2 270Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz+79%
1.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
Process
45 nm-31%
65 nm
Architecture
Regor (2009−2013)
Tyler (2007−2009)
PassMark
1,333
1,339
Geekbench 6 Single
392
Geekbench 6 Multi
686
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Athlon II X2 270) / not specified (Turion 64 X2 TL-58). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270 rivals Pentium E6700.

FeatureAthlon II X2 270Turion 64 X2 TL-58
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true