Athlon II X3 445 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-66

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 445 is positioned at rank 781 and the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is on rank 339, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 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 X3 445

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15008%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14181%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10297%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3102%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2457%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2149%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1231%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1215%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1106%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1106%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1094%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1064%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1049%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1045%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1036%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#782

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

100%

#783

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#784

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

99%

#785

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

99%

#786

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

99%

#787

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

99%

#788

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#790

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

97%

#791

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

97%

#792

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

#793

Core i3-3245

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

97%

#795

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-66

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#327

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#328

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#329

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

440%

#330

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

438%

#331

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

434%

#333

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

419%

#334

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#335

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#336

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#339

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

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 X3 445 leads in gaming performance. However, the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon II X3 445	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
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 (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Athlon II X3 445	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
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.

Athlon II X3 445 Benchmark Check

Turion 64 X2 TL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X3 445 and Turion 64 X2 TL-66

Athlon II X3 445

The Athlon II X3 445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,807 points. Launch price was $91.

Turion 64 X2 TL-66

The Turion 64 X2 TL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,808 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II X3 445 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 445 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Athlon II X3 445 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 — a 29.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 445. The Athlon II X3 445 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-66 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 445 scores 1,807 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-66's 1,808 — a 0.1% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-66.

Feature	Athlon II X3 445	Turion 64 X2 TL-66
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+50%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+35%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Rana (2009−2011)	Brisbane (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,807	1,808