CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 440
Turion X2 RM-74
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 X3 440 is positioned at rank 722 and the Turion X2 RM-74 is on rank 355, so the Turion X2 RM-74 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 440
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 RM-74
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | Turion X2 RM-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | Turion X2 RM-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 X3 440 and Turion X2 RM-74
Athlon II X3 440
The Athlon II X3 440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,743 points. Launch price was $47.
Turion X2 RM-74
The Turion X2 RM-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,740 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 440 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Turion X2 RM-74 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 440 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 440 versus 2.2 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-74 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 440. The Athlon II X3 440 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-74 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 440 scores 1,743 against the Turion X2 RM-74's 1,740 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 440. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | Turion X2 RM-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Lion (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,743 | 1,740 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 440 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion X2 RM-74 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | Turion X2 RM-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
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