CPU
GPU
Athlon II X4 630
Turion II P540
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 X4 630 is positioned at rank 868 and the Turion II P540 is on rank 247, so the Turion II P540 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 X4 630
Performance Per Dollar Turion II P540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 630 | Turion II P540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 630 | Turion II P540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 X4 630 and Turion II P540
Athlon II X4 630
The Athlon II X4 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,175 points. Launch price was $63.
Turion II P540
The Turion II P540 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: 2.4 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: 2,160 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 630 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion II P540 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 630 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 630 versus 2.4 GHz on the Turion II P540 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 630. The Athlon II X4 630 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion II P540 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 630 scores 2,175 against the Turion II P540's 2,160 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon II X4 630.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Turion II P540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,175 | 2,160 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 630 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion II P540 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Turion II P540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X4 630) / not specified (Turion II P540).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Turion II P540 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
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